FDA Authorizes 4 More Flavored Nicotine Pouches
There are now 30 flavored nicotine pouch products authorized for sale by the FDA, but some health organizations have expressed concerns for potential youth adoption.
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FDA Authorizes 4 More Flavored Nicotine Pouches
There are now 30 flavored nicotine pouch products authorized for sale by the FDA, but some health organizations have expressed concerns for potential youth adoption.
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AAP Pediatric Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza in children for the 2026-27 season, urging vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older.
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Trump Administration Orders Separate MMR Vaccinations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, according to multiple media reports including the AP.
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Secondhand Smoke Linked to Poor Sleep Quality in Children
Secondhand tobacco smoke increased sleep interruptions in pediatric patients, even when traditional apnea measures remain unchanged.
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Sunset Healthcare Adds Pediatric NIV Mask Liners
Sunset Healthcare Solutions has added KidZzzs, the first mask liners pre-cut specifically for pediatric noninvasive ventilation (NIV).
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FDA Clears Masimo Pediatric Sedation Monitoring Tool
Masimo received FDA 510(k) clearance for the Patient State Index (PSi) , a new monitoring index that helps clinicians track brain activity and sedation levels in children during surgery and intensive care.
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Products 2026: Gas Delivery & Humidification
The latest gas delivery devices including humidification, oxygen therapy and inhaled nitric oxide delivery from Airgas, Drive, Dynarex, Flexicare, Hans Rudolph, Linde, Neotech, Precision Medical, Salaera, and Southmedic.
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5 Tips for Back-to-School Allergy Management
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) outlines essential steps for families and school staff to navigate seasonal allergy triggers and respiratory health.
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Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns
Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
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CHLA Joins Sickle Cell Study on Gene Editing Method
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles joined a trial to investigate nula-cel, a gene-editing therapy designed to correct the sickle cell disease genetic mutation.
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Predicting BPD in Preterm Infants via Machine Learning
Analyzing respiratory patterns through machine learning models improved early identification of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in preterm infants.
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Child Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Lower Income, Educational Attainment
Infants exposed to viruses by older siblings face a higher risk of hospitalization and long-term socioeconomic challenges, according to new research.
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Half of Teachers Unaware of Asthma Inhaler Laws
Over half of teachers surveyed were unaware of state laws allowing students to carry rescue inhalers, despite these laws existing in all 50 states.
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Breztri Aerosphere Now Available in the US for Asthma
AstraZeneca’s triple-combination asthma therapy Breztri Aerosphere was approved in April 2026 for adults and pediatric patients age 12 and older.
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Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain Below Pandemic Levels
New UNICEF/WHO data show that high drop-out rates for measles vaccines continue to fuel disease outbreaks.
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First US Toddler Diagnosed With Rare Lung Disease
A two-year-old Indiana child is the first in the United States to be diagnosed with Rajab interstitial lung disease with brain calcifications, a rare genetic disease with only 10 known cases worldwide.
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FDA Expands Casgevy for Children 2+ with Sickle Cell Disease
The FDA approved the first gene therapy for children as young as 2 years old with sickle cell disease or transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia.
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Football vs Fútbol: Which Youth Sport Leads to More Emergency Visits?
A 10-year analysis of emergency department data shows one sport poses a greater risk of severe injury to youth athletes.
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Dynarex Launches POC, Neo/Pediatric Closed Suction Catheters
Dynarex Corp launched a new Resp-O₂ Portable Oxygen Concentrator and a new line of infant- and pediatric-sized closed suction catheters.
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CFTR Modulator Use Linked to Lower Anxiety in Children and Parents
New research suggests cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators may provide mental health benefits for pediatric patients and their caregivers early in treatment.
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US Measles Total Tops 2,300 — The Most in 35 Years
A total of 2,318 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2026 — making this the worst year for measles infections since 1991.
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Pediatric Interstitial Lung Disease Tied to Novel Disorder with Genetic Causes
Researchers linked loss-of-function variants in the TMEM63B gene to a novel disorder causing interstitial lung disease in some pediatric patients.
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Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections
Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.
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Pediatric Septic Shock Therapies Perform Equally Well
Data on 9,000 children with septic shock shows no difference in kidney outcomes between two common types of IV fluids used for emergency resuscitation.
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