The Committee voted against a proposed recommendation that "state and local jurisdictions should require a prescription for the administration of a COVID-19 vaccination.

Discover essential nutrition tips for young athletes to enhance performance, hydration, and recovery before, during, and after sports activities. As team sports ramp up this fall, pediatricians can ...

An expert discusses practical strategies for assessing atopic dermatitis severity, highlighting simple yet effective tools such as the Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) scale, palm-based body ...

“Without treatment, individuals with PKU would have very high blood Phe levels...so that results in neurocognitive deficits and mood disorders," Suzanne Hollander, MS, RD, LDN, said. "We are excited ...

Specifically, the ACIP voted 5-2 to recommend clesrovimab (Enflonsia; Merck), which was approved by the FDA on June 9, 2025, for infants aged 8 months and younger who are not protected by a maternal ...

RFK Jr. stated he "couldn't be more pleased" to announce that COVID-19 vaccination among healthy children and pregnant women has been removed from CDC's immunization schedule. "I couldn't be more ...

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 ...

Their smaller size, higher metabolic rate, and greater body water percentage mean they lose fluids more quickly. Proper hydration is a foundational—but often underemphasized—aspect of pediatric ...

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 ...

A resurgence of "chroming" among teens, driven by TikTok videos, poses serious health risks, urging social media regulation and pediatrician intervention. A resurgence of the dangerous practice known ...

As teenagers become sexually active, are they fully educated on contraception and pregnancy? For these and other reasons surrounding sexual health, initiating discussion of sexual activity, pregnancy, ...

Caregivers and parents should feel empowered to protect their children with sun-safe practices that include sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and sun-safe activities. According to the American ...