Childhood Asthma Risk Linked to Prenatal Antibiotic Exposure
Prenatal, early pregnancy first course, and broad-spectrum antibiotic exposure may be associated with an increased risk for asthma in children.
Pediatrics
Association Between GI and Respiratory Illness, Income, and School Absenteeism
During the period from 2010 to 2016, parents of children from low-income households were more likely to report recent childhood GI and respiratory illnesses than parents with a higher income.
ACIP: 2020 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule Updates
The ACIP has released an updated version of the child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years and younger in the United States.
Effect of Maternal Asthma on Life-Threatening Disease Risk in Children With hMPV
Maternal asthma may increase the risk for life-threatening disease in children who are hospitalized for severe human metapneumovirus lower respiratory tract illness.
Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Risk Increased in Children With Asthma
Pediatric patients with asthma who receive pneumococcal conjugate vaccine as part of their regular immunization schedule still have a higher risk for invasive pneumococcal disease.
FDA Approves First Treatment for Peanut Allergy
The FDA has approved Palforzia for the treatment of peanut allergy.
Wildfires Led to Increased Respiratory Visits Among Pediatric Populations
Wildfire smoke was associated with an increase in healthcare utilization, particularly among vulnerable pediatric populations.
Low-Value Healthcare Services for Children Not Uncommon
Small differences were seen by payer type (public vs private) in the proportion of children receiving each service.
E-Cigarette Use Initiated at Younger Age Among US Teenagers
In 2014, 8.8% of lifetime e-cigarette users initiated use at age 14 or younger vs 28.6% in 2018.
No Association Between Influenza Severity and Pediatric Vaccination Rate
Vaccine effectiveness and severity of current and prior seasons of influenza have demonstrated no association with vaccination rate in children, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Compared with other pediatric and adolescent vaccines, the influenza vaccination rate remains low in children. Although many reasons may affect whether a child is vaccinated, the extent…
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