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Summary of Major Changes
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Section 4 | Section 5 | Appendices

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Influenza Resource Page, 2010-2011

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2010 Immunization Schedules

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Infectious Disease News

AAP Releases Influenza Statement for 2010-2011
Posted 8/30/10

Sanofi Pasteur Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine in Multi-dose Vials--Shortened Shelf Life
Posted 8/12/10

Increased Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Infections
Posted 8/5/10

2010 ACIP Influenza Recommendations
Posted 8/2/10

Updated AAP Clinical Report on Head Lice
Posted 7/26/10

Newly Expanded Vaccine Status Tables on Red Book Online
Posted 7/7/10

Whooping Cough at Epidemic Levels in California
Posted 6/28/10

FDA Authorizes CDC Test Use to Detect 2009 H1N1 in Humans
Posted 6/28/10

Erratum for the 2009 Red Book
Posted 6/23/10

SCID is a Contraindication for Administration of Rotavirus Vaccine
Posted 6/17/10

New AAP Policy Statement on the Prevention of Streptococcus pneumoniae Infections in Infants and Children
Posted 5/26/10

FDA Revises Recommendations for Rotavirus Vaccine
Posted 5/14/10

Voluntary Recall of Prevnar Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine
Posted 3/29/10

PCV13 Recommended for Use in Infants and Children
Posted 3/18/10

FDA Approves 2 New Vaccines
Posted 2/26/10

Universal Flu Vaccination Recommended During 2010-2011 Flu Season
Posted 2/26/10

Erythromycin Ointment Supply Improves
Posted 2/16/10

Largest Mumps Outbreak in US since June 2006
Posted 2/12/10

Errata to 2009 Red Book
Posted 1/13/10

2010 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules Released
Posted 1/4/10

CDC Recommendations on Recall of Patients for Hib Booster Dose
Posted 10/5/09

Potential Medication Errors with Tamiflu for Oral Suspension
Posted 9/25/09

AAP Modifies RSV Recommendations
Posted 8/25/09

Polio Vaccine Recommendations Reduce Confusion
Posted 8/25/09

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Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

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Group A Streptococcal Infections

Summary of Major Changes in the 2009 Red Book

Lyme Disease (Lyme Borreliosis, Borrelia burgdorferi Infection)

Staphylococcal Infections

Herpes Simplex

Salmonella Infections

Varicella-Zoster Infections

Hepatitis B

Red Book® Spotlight Section

Section 2, School Health

Update:
Each school year brings the potential of infections being spread among school children. The Red Book chapter, School Health, provides methods for preventing and controlling the spread of infections in school children, such as reviewing documentation of each enrolled student's immunization status. Physicians can help prevent and control the spread of infections in the school setting by being familiar with current public health guidelines.

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"Schools have a legal responsibility to ensure that students have been immunized against vaccine-preventable diseases at the time of enrollment..."

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Related Resources from AAP Visit the AAP bookstore for more clinical infectious disease resources.

Atlas of Pediatrics in the Tropics and Resource-limited Settings Jonathan M. Spector, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Timothy E. Gibson, MD, FAAP All-new convenient take-along guide to the full spectrum of more than 80 pediatric tropical diseases and conditions.

Nelson's Pocketbook of Antimicrobial Therapy, 18th Edition John S. Bradley, MD, and John D. Nelson, MD, Emeritus Must-have resource provides updated information on the current treatment options for infectious diseases that affect children.

Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools Susan S. Aronson, MD, FAAP, and Timothy R. Shope, MD, MPH, FAAP New 2nd Edition! Award-winning quick reference provides the latest information on the prevention and management of infectious diseases.

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