Effective immediately, the updated US childhood vaccine schedule will reduce the number of recommended vaccines for all children to 11 diseases, down from 18. On January 5, 2026, the CDC updated the ...

A look back at the FDA submissions and regulatory decisions in the pediatric health care space from December 2025. Another month has come and gone, and with it, several FDA approvals and regulatory ...

For over 100 years, type 1 diabetes (T1D) has traditionally been diagnosed and treated at the onset of symptomatic hyperglycemia, often accompanied by severe disease, including life-threatening ...

In this interview from the 2025 Child Neurology Society meeting, Olivia Kim-McManus explains how far the gene therapy and genetic testing space has come related to pediatric neurology. At the 2025 ...

National CPS data from 2012-2023 show declines in confirmed child maltreatment, but disparities remained, particularly among Black and female children. Confirmed child maltreatment declined, but ...

FDA approves Kygevvi, the first therapy for thymidine kinase 2 deficiency, a rare mitochondrial disease marked by muscle weakness and early death. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

"The FDA is taking action to make parents and doctors aware of a considerable body of evidence about potential risks associated with acetaminophen. Even with this body of evidence, the choice still ...

The baby had mild respiratory distress after delivery and briefly required supplemental blow-by oxygen during transitioning. A 21-year-old primigravida woman presented to the hospital in preterm labor ...

"We've updated our internal clinical pathways to recommend 5 days for kids hospitalized with uncomplicated pneumonia," Cotter noted. Emerging research in pediatric pneumonia management was highlighted ...

Early identification of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is essential when it comes to giving children the best possible opportunities to thrive as they grow. Early diagnosis and subsequent intervention ...

Discover mental health screening tools for the pediatric primary care provider. The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners called to prioritize integrating pediatric mental health into ...

Study findings underscore the effectiveness of a dual approach to RSV prevention. The RSVpreF vaccine induces passive immunity by transferring protective antibodies to the fetus, while nirsevimab, a ...