Contemporary Pediatrics

Only 35.4% of in-season nirsevimab recipients received immunization within 7 days of birth, according to #IDWeek2026 data. @SanofiUS's Ayman Chit discusses gaps in RSV protection and opportunities for pediatricians to improve timely administration. hubs.li/Q04DrN8T0

Cenobamate is now under FDA review for PGTC seizures in patients 12 years and older, plus a separate filing to extend its focal-onset seizure indication to children. Read more: hubs.li/Q04Dlbq_0

Four rare disease treatments that matter for children and teens are up for FDA decisions this month, all between November 17 and 27. Here’s what pediatricians need to know about each one: hubs.li/Q04Dl8kk0

The CDC has reported the first pediatric flu death of the 2026–2027 season as influenza A(H1N1) activity rises earlier than usual. Pediatric ED visits and hospitalizations are also increasing. hubs.li/Q04DbDMV0

Do the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines change pediatric nutrition counseling? At #AAP2026, Natalie D. Muth, MD, discussed updates on protein, dairy fat, processed foods, and practical advice for families. hubs.li/Q04DbCkG0

The @FDA has approved Lupin's generic amifampridine for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, a rare disorder affecting adults and children aged 6+. However, a patent settlement could delay its US launch until 2035. hubs.li/Q04Dbx_Z0

7 pediatric trial readouts from October: upadacitinib (vitiligo), icotrokinra (psoriasis), ecopipam (Tourette), mirikizumab (UC), tezepelumab (EoE), zilurgisertib (FOP) & a sepsis-AKI device. hubs.li/Q04D2P4j0

5 FDA actions pediatricians need to know from October: a 70-years-in-the-making nephrotic syndrome approval, a once-weekly basal insulin for kids 10+, a Breakthrough Therapy nod for pediatric alopecia areata, and more. hubs.li/Q04D2NZq0

🎃 Halloween brings increased pedestrian risks for children. Mary Beth Howard, MD, MSc, and @HopkinsKids experts share tips on trick-or-treating safety, burns, food allergies, candy, and anxiety. What pediatricians should know: hubs.li/Q04CVjf30

🎃 Pumpkin carving accounts for 55% of Halloween-related ED injuries. Erica D. Taylor, MD, MBA, FAAOS, warns that even small cuts can damage tendons, nerves, or blood vessels. What pediatricians should know about Halloween injury prevention: hubs.li/Q04CLVvF0

Transitioning medically complex patients to adult care takes more than finding a new physician. At #AAP2026, Ellen Fremion, MD, emphasized early planning, provider collaboration, and continuity of services. What pediatricians should know: hubs.li/Q04CMX1-0

🚨 The AAP has released new congenital measles guidance amid ongoing US outbreaks. Recommendations address neonatal testing, immune globulin, isolation, and long-term monitoring, with maternal infection timing guiding care. What pediatricians should know: hubs.li/Q04CM9j30

When should irregular periods in adolescents prompt further evaluation? At #AAP2026, Nikta Forghani, MD, discussed key clinical clues for PCOS, RED-S, and other endocrine conditions—and why pediatricians should avoid both overdiagnosis and underdiagnosis. hubs.li/Q04Cvn2l0

15 min of tablet video before bed didn’t suppress melatonin or change sleep in toddlers aged 15–24 months vs a picture book, in a home-based crossover study (n=32). hubs.ly/Q04Cvj1f0

AHA, AAP, ACOG, and SMFM have issued a joint framework that ties cardiovascular risk to female life stages. It starts at perimenarche (around ages 8–15), and heavy or irregular periods are now framed as a potential early cardiometabolic marker. hubs.li/Q04CnF2_0

FDA approves once-weekly insulin icodec (Awiqli) for children 10+ with type 2 diabetes, cutting basal injections from 7 per week to 1. hubs.li/Q04Ccjl70

Lower third-trimester placental growth factor (PlGF) was associated with approximately 2.6-fold higher odds of #ADHD in offspring per 1-SD decrease, according to a study in JAMA Psychiatry. Read more: hubs.li/Q04C4cv-0

FDA has proposed cadmium limits for processed foods for children under 2: 10 ppb for fruits, most vegetables, and mixtures, and up to 45 ppb for dry infant cereals. Here’s what pediatricians should know about the Closer to Zero update. hubs.li/Q04C3FMH0

Meta-analysis of 46 RCTs led by Alexandra Monzon, PhD, of Nemours: behavioral interventions modestly improve HbA1c in youth with T1D, with family-focused programs strongest (g = 0.29 vs ≤0.05 for youth- or parent-only). hubs.li/Q04BZq8d0 #T1D #Pediatrics

The AAP’s pediatric UTI guideline now covers children 8 days to 5 years, lowers the catheter culture threshold to 10,000 CFUs/mL, and removes race from risk assessment. What changed and why: hubs.li/Q04BX1bv0