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Red Book 2021

Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

The definitive source for pediatric infectious disease solutions providing point-of-care access to diagnosis and treatment.

• Summary of Major Changes in the 2021 Red Book
• Updates and Errata for the 2021 Red Book
• Systems-based Treatment Table
• Webinar: Dr David Kimberlin, Editor, provides an overview of key updates in the 32nd edition of the Red Book.
• Previous Editions

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News & Updates

Recently Updated Red Book Chapters: Cholera, Dengue, HIV Infection, Influenza, Rabies, Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pneumococcal) Infections, and Tuberculosis

5/25/23: AAP News: Salmonella infections among infants gradually rising

5/9/23: AAP News: CDC: TB rates in children under 5 rose 29% in 2022  See Tuberculosis in Red Book for the latest guidance

5/1/23: AAP News: FDA approves additional COVID vaccine dose for immunocompromised children under 5

3/29/23: Webinar: Let’s Increase Vaccination Rates in Children: Updates to the 2023 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

Red Book Online is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. Take a look at the original 1938 Red Book chapter: The Common Cold to see what's changed.

AAP News: Red Book Online marks 20 years as must-have pediatric infectious diseases resource

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Outbreaks

Information and resource links for current infectious disease outbreaks that affect the pediatric population and that have been identified in multiple U.S. states.

Influenza News and Resources

A comprehensive list of influenza resources, including news, policy and implementation, professional education, and other pertinent influenza information.

Visual Library

More than 2,700 infectious disease images for use in diagnosis and presentations, including clinical manifestations, disease vectors, and etiology.

Systems-based Treatment Table

This Systems-based Treatment Table assists pediatricians in using antibiotic agents appropriately and only when needed for these common pediatric conditions.

Webinars

Red Book Online offers presentations from distinguished experts on important and timely topics on pediatric infectious diseases and immunizations.

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