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Vaccine Resources: Maternal Vaccination Resources and New Film, “The Plea”
Check out two resources on maternal vaccination and learn about a new film, "The Plea."
News & Views — Pertussis (Whooping Cough): “Fast Facts” for Healthcare Providers
Find key facts about pertussis, when to test and treat for it, and how to care for close contacts.
In the Journals: Impact of a Maternal RSV Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibody on RSV Hospitalization Rates Among Infants and Young Children
Read about a paper that explored the impact of widespread immunization on RSV hospitalizations.
Technically Speaking: FluMist at Home
A new option for influenza vaccination will be available during the 2025-2026 season. The nasal spray influenza vaccine, FluMist, will be available for administration at home. Find out more.
On the bookshelf: "Why Trust Science?"
Explore how historian Naomi Oreskes makes the case for trusting science in her book, aptly named "Why Trust Science?".
Is Sunscreen Safe?
Are the chemicals in sunscreen harmful? Should parents be concerned? Pediatric dermatology specialists provide answers and suggestions on how to protect against sun exposure.
Recognizing Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
The old saying goes: "Leaves of three, let them be." Poison ivy, oak and sumac are three plants that carry the same poison — urushiol, a colorless, odorless oil that causes an itchy, irritating rash in almost everyone who comes in contact with it.
World's First Patient Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Landmark study from CHOP and Penn Medicine showcases the power of customized gene editing therapy to treat patient with rare metabolic disease.
Helping Save Lives Through Pediatric Blood Pressure Monitoring: The BP Under 3 Initiative
CHOP, the Magical Mila Foundation and Baxter International have joined forces to revolutionize how medical professionals monitor blood pressure in children under three.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Pediatric Patients May Be at an Increased Risk of Kidney Problems after COVID-19 Infection
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that children and adolescents who had SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) were at a higher risk of developing kidney-related complications, especially if they have preexisting chronic kidney disease (CKD) and experienced decreased kidney function while actively infected.