A study examining 10 years of emergency department data shows pubic piercing injuries are 16.8 times more likely to lead to hospitalization than ear piercing injuries.

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.

Research abstracts to be presented at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition cover a range of topics from firearm injuries to period poverty.

The powder from Dynarex Corporation comes in 14-ounce plastic bottles with a batch number of B051 and expiration date of Dec. 28, 2026, which can be found on the bottom.

Amid calls for the AAP to support pediatricians experiencing adversity, the Academy launched the Task Force on Safety and Wellbeing Within the Pediatric Profession. The group is reviewing data and setting goals to address members’ needs.

The FDA is warning consumers against ingesting O.P.M.S. Black Liquid Kratom, a botanical extract that has been associated with serious adverse health effects including death.

Correction instructions have been issued for three electrode pad models made by Megadyne.

In homes with both a child and a loaded firearm, 25%-41% stored their loaded firearm unlocked.

Ten sites received $15,000 grants through the AAP Gun Safety, Injury, and Violence Prevention Community Grant Program.

Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1-4 years, and 461 deaths were reported in 2022.

Federal officials have announced the recall of products that may be harmful to children.

In the last decade, drowning has killed more children ages 1-4 years than any other cause of injury death.

The Injury Prevention Program was developed to help pediatricians provide guidance on injury prevention from the newborn period through age 12.

Authors encouraged parents and caregivers to store medications and supplements where children can’t access them.

Federal officials have announced the recall of products that may be harmful to children.

Authors called for expanding use of alcohol ignition interlock devices for drivers convicted of DUI, lowering blood alcohol limits, implementing programs for repeat offenders and increasing research on drugged driving.

Federal officials have announced the recall of products that may be harmful to children.

The contamination could cause severe or life-threatening adverse events in immunocompromised individuals.

Elevated levels of formaldehyde can cause neurological or respiratory problems, which the FDA said is especially concerning for young children who may have immature pulmonary function or other coexisting conditions.

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports of quality issues with plastic syringes manufactured in China, including leaks, breakage and other problems.