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Yu Shang Food of Spartanburg, S.C., has recalled 72,240 pounds of meat and poultry products produced before Oct. 28.

Pediatricians across the southeastern United States are helping to rebuild their communities in the aftermath of two major hurricanes that have affected thousands of families and children.

The child may have been exposed to wild birds, although an investigation is ongoing, officials said. The child is recovering at home.

An exception to federal rules that allows doctors to prescribe controlled substances without seeing a patient in person has been extended until Dec. 31, 2025.

Appropriate antibiotic use and vaccination can help drive down rates of these infections, and AAP resources can guide pediatricians.

Surveys of 400 health care professionals released by the CDC found most pediatricians and OB/GYNs had offered immunizations for RSV to their patients and expressed confidence in the safety and effectiveness of the products.

There were 3,882 congenital syphilis cases reported by states and Washington, D.C. in 2023 including 252 stillbirths and 27 infant deaths.

The teen, who had no underlying conditions, is in critical condition after having trouble breathing, according to health officials.

Updated guidelines from the AAP and the American Heart Association on resuscitation following drowning say rescuers should assume that any child removed from the water without signs of normal breathing or consciousness is in cardiac arrest, and CPR should be administered with rescue breathing and chest compressions.

A final rule change allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act until Jan. 15, 2025.

The youth was infected with influenza A and died in mid-October.

The 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition is taking place Sept. 27-Oct. 1 in Orlando, Florida.

After extensive review, the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to remove oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter nasal decongestant products. Public comments about the proposed order will be accepted through May 7, 2025.

While AAP leadership continues to address equity, diversity and inclusion, members are doing their part to advance equitable health care in local communities.

The report refers repeatedly to the 2022 AAP policy statement Eliminating Race-Based Medicine.

The FDA is extending the expiration dates on more than 50 of Baxter’s products, providing up to 12 months of additional use time.

Supply chain issues, manufacturing difficulties and increased demand have contributed to supply issues with a variety of drugs, immunizations and medical devices.

Federal health care leaders discussed regulatory and scientific issues around the use of probiotics for infants with low birth weight.

Changes to the number of HPV vaccine doses and the wording of HPV vaccination ages also may be coming in the new year.