To help prevent vertical transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infants born to seropositive mothers should receive zidovudine (ZVT) for the first 6 weeks of life Brian Kit MD What…
Do not prescribe oral over-the-counter (OTC) decongestants for children with colds Laura Hufford MD What to Do – Take Action OTC cough and cold medications are widely recommended and used…
Do not use oral polio vaccine (OPV) in patients or patients whose contacts have immunosuppression Anjali Subbaswamy MD What To Do – Make a Decision, Take Action Live vaccines are…
Remember the contraindications to diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPT) immunizations and use alternatives recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the U.S. Public Health Service Esther Forrester MD…
Sexual abuse is an important diagnosis to confirm for both the child and family so that appropriate treatment can begin. Remember though that some physical findings that may be suggestive…
For adolescent girls who present with abdominal pain, order a pregnancy test Michael S. Potter Anthony Slonim MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Teen pregnancy in the United…
Provide adolescents with the opportunity to receive confidential care Brian Kit MD What to Do – Take Action The health needs of adolescents differ from those of younger children. The…
Do not miss the diagnosis of ovarian torsion. Ovarian torsion can present with nonspecific complaints of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and variable physical findings. Early diagnosis and treatment is…
Use Every Episode of Care With Adolescent Patients to Assure Genital Health Madan Dharmar MD What to Do – Gather Appropriate Data Adolescence is an important developmental period with regard…
Although chest pain in adolescents is often related to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or anxiety, it can occasionally be pathologic and more serious conditions should be considered Johann Peterson MD…
