Pediatrics News

Nearly 80% of infants born in a California health system were exposed to nirsevimab or the maternal respiratory syncytial virus vaccine in 2023-2024, the first season in which they were available, according to study findings.

Short-term apnea is more common among hospitalized preterm infants who receive their 2-month vaccines compared with those who do not, according to the results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Researchers identified the most effective screening tools and treatment options for children with obsessive compulsive disorder, according to the results of two meta-analyses published in Pediatrics.

Using a novel approach accounting for prescriber preference, researchers found that longer durations of antibiotic therapy was not associated with greater risk of harm or benefit compared to a shorter duration.

More than one in 10 children worldwide reported experiencing sexual violence, according to a large meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Children with asthma who visited an allergy specialist were 21% less likely to visit the ED or be hospitalized compared with children who did not, according to findings published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Postnatal treatment approaches to hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn vary significantly worldwide, highlighting the need for better practice agreements to improve care, according to results of a cohort study.

Falling asleep while feeding an infant can pose dangers, but there are many steps parents can take to reduce these risks during nighttime feedings, according to an expert.

Maintaining healthful behaviors may be key to improving the trajectory of heart health from early adolescence into adulthood, according to study findings published in JAMA Cardiology.