Pediatrics

New certificate programs to help healthcare professionals identify and prevent child sex trafficking
The Executive Program in Child Sex Trafficking & Online Child Sexual Exploitation aims to equip leaders with the knowledge they need to develop policy and practice standards against child sex trafficking.
Tablet use by young kids linked to more outbursts of anger and frustration
Tablets and mobile devices can be highly engaging for young children, but they offer few opportunities for them to develop the ability to regulate emotions.

RSV shot for infants available in Ont., N.WT. and coming to Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut

The new shot called Nirsevimab—also known by the brand name Beyfortus—gives babies antibodies that provide passive immunity to RSV.
How colourful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients

When Oliver Burkhardt underwent leukemia treatment at age 9, he'd enter the hospital wearing his patch-covered denim jacket. Pokemon. Superman. NASA. Police, fire, military. Classic rock bands.
POP QUIZ: Constella for functional constipation in children

Which statement about this new indication for Constella is false?
Resources to share with parents: Breastfeeding as a tool to soothe during immunization, painful procedures

Evidence shows the pain-reducing strategy works for immunizations and brief procedures.
Constella (linaclotide) now approved for treating functional constipation in children

The medication is already indicated for managing irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
Canadian Paediatric Society vaccine recommendations for 2024/25

This year’s practice point removes last year’s preferential recommendation for the quadrivalent vaccine for children six months to 17 years old.
QUIZ: How much do you know about youth sports?

Youth who participate in sports can get injuries and have mental health woes. Test your knowledge on youth sports.
How antibiotics administered to newborns transform immunity into allergy

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms, induced by a class of antibiotics, that can lead to respiratory allergies.

New certificate programs to help healthcare professionals identify and prevent child sex trafficking

Tablet use by young kids linked to more outbursts of anger and frustration

RSV shot for infants available in Ont., N.WT. and coming to Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut

How colourful, personalized patches bring joy to young cancer patients

POP QUIZ: Constella for functional constipation in children

Resources to share with parents: Breastfeeding as a tool to soothe during immunization, painful procedures

Constella (linaclotide) now approved for treating functional constipation in children

Canadian Paediatric Society vaccine recommendations for 2024/25

QUIZ: How much do you know about youth sports?

How antibiotics administered to newborns transform immunity into allergy