'I get yelled at a lot': An overworked emergency department prepares for a new surgeOne child recently spent 36 hours in the emergency department waiting for an inpatient bed. Health Canada approves first bivalent booster for kids ages 5 to 11The NACI strongly recommends children with weakened immune systems or underlying medical conditions be offered a dose Most B.C. kids and adults younger than 60 infected with COVID-19 or vaccinated: study Lead author Dr. Danuta Skowronski, an epidemiologist at the BC Centre for Disease Control, said the findings can be generalized to the rest of Canada. New guidance available on how to assess and manage pain in children Canadian Paediatric Society issues best practices in pain assessment and management for children. Managing constipation in pediatric patients In North America, it is thought to affect 10% to 23% of children up to 18 years of age and contribute to 3%–5% of visits to a pediatrician. Reminders for safe use of new imported acetaminophen for kids The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada has created a safety bulletin about how pharmacists can safely use products imported in response to shortages in hospitals. Caring for kids: Whose business is it anyway? Quebec's decision to move pediatric primary care away from pediatricians to FPs is creating even more challenges. What is the real impact of routine childhood immunization on reducing preventable diseases? Sustaining high immunization coverage rates is key for lasting impact, study shows. Strong RSV vaccine data lifts hopes after years of futility Vaccinating moms-to-be was nearly 82% effective at preventing severe cases of RSV in their babies’ most vulnerable first 90 days of life. Respiratory infections in early life may increase risk of future disease Research shows early respiratory tract infections can predispose individuals to chronic conditions such as asthma First Previous 15 16 17 18 19 Next Last
