January 07, 2026

Routine vs. Risk-Based Vaccination

The CDC has dropped routine recommendations for six childhood vaccines, shifting decisions to parents and doctors despite decades of evidence showing the shots prevented millions of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths.

KFF Health News

December 18, 2025

Hydrocortisone for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

In a long-term follow-up cohort study of a multicenter trial, neonatal hydrocortisone treatment in preterm infants at high risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia showed neither benefit nor apparent harm by early school age.

Conexiant

December 09, 2025

Top 10 States to Practice Pediatrics

These 10 states offer pediatricians the strongest mix of high earning potential, low competition, and supportive practice environments—balancing salary, demand, and quality of life for providers at any career stage.

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December 05, 2025

On the Edge of a Measles Comeback?

New analysis examines rising U.S. measles outbreaks, associated clinical risks, and the potential loss of measles-elimination status.

KFF Health News

November 01, 2024

Are Antibiotics Needed for Pediatric Pneumonia?

Nearly one in five children diagnosed with pneumonia in outpatient settings did not receive antibiotics, according to a recent study in JAMA Network Open.

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October 30, 2024

First H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in U.S. Swine

H5N1 bird flu detected in a pig in Oregon - first case in U.S. swine; USDA assures no risk to pork supply despite spread to dairy herds & infection of 36 individuals.

Reuters

November 01, 2024

Study: U.S. Faces Higher Drug Shortages

A recent study compared drug shortage risks between the U.S. and Canada, revealing that the U.S. experienced approximately a 40% higher drug shortage risk compared to Canada, with trends persisting both pre-pandemic and during COVID-19. The study highlighted that Canada's approach was associated with a lower shortage risk.

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October 14, 2024

COVID-19 Ups Diabetes Risk in Kids: Study

A large retrospective study of over 600,000 pediatric patients found children diagnosed with COVID-19 had a 58% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes within 6 months compared to those with other respiratory infections.

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April 29, 2024

Nasal Neomycin May Offer Virus Protection 

A study funded by the Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation demonstrates the potential of intranasal neomycin to elicit broad-spectrum antiviral immunity in the upper respiratory tract, providing significant protection against upper respiratory infections in animal models and showing promising results in a pilot human study.

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