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CDC: Worrisome Spike Seen in Pneumococcal Disease
H1N1 vaccine supply continues to increase, but serious pneumococcal infections are on the rise around the country, according to a Nov. 25 press briefing held by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Understanding of childhood skin issues deepens
Key advances in pediatric dermatology include a deeper understanding of the role of propranolol in treating hemangiomas and of the link between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and atopic dermatitis (AD), according to an expert. Meanwhile, research into other pediatric issues, including diet and acne, continues.
Nickel allergy declines in European countries, but continues to rise in U.S.
Regulations in European countries are reducing the incidence of nickel allergy overseas, while the incidence continues to climb in the United States, according to the president of the North American Contact Dermatitis Group.
CP Links: Vaccine-preventable diseases
A list of diseases that can all be preventatively treated thanks to immunizations.
Challenges in the outpatient treatment of pediatric community-acquired pneumonia
After navigating a diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia, pediatricians' attention turns to treatment and management, which is guided by age and clinical factors.
Web links: Vaccine acronyms
Following is a list of standardized vaccine abbreviations developed jointly by staff of the CDC, the ACIP, and others.
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