Red Book® Online
The Authority on Pediatric Infectious Diseases from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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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COVID-19 Resources
- AAP Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Dosing Quick Reference Guide
- For the latest information from the AAP on COVID-19, visit the Red Book Online Outbreaks section and AAP Critical Updates on COVID-19.
- Revised AAP Policy Statement: COVID-19 Vaccines in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Coronaviruses, Including SARS-CoV-2 and MERS-CoV Red Book chapter
- AAP News articles: COVID-19 Pandemic
News & Updates
Recently Updated Red Book Chapters: Cholera, Dengue, HIV Infection, Influenza, Rabies,
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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