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Volume 42, Issue 3, Pages 1-55 (March 2008)

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Universal Flu Shots Urged by 2009–2010
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Vital Signs: Funding for Retail Prescription Drugs
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FDA Panel Backs Two-Dose Oral Rotavirus Vaccine: Concerns on G2 serotype may affect label.
ELIZABETH MECHCATIE
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MMRV Vaccine May Raise Risk for Febrile Seizures
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Bacterial Gastroenteritis Appears to Raise Intussusception Risk 30-Fold
TIMOTHY F. KIRN
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Bush Budget Ups SCHIP, Slashes Related Programs
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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Children With Epilepsy Show Bone Deficits
TIMOTHY F. KIRN
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Two Insulin Analogs Work Equally Well in Pumps
HEIDI SPLETE
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Infectious Diseases

Costs of GAS Pharyngitis Pegged at $205 per Case
JEFF EVANS
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More Pediatricians Than Family Physicians Embrace RotaTeq
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Data Show ‘Full’ Flu Immunization Prevents Hospitalizations in Infants
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Midseason Flu Update: Rates Peak, but Within Normal Range
HEIDI SPLETE
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No Routine MCV4 in 2- to 10-Year-Olds, ACIP Says
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Trio of New Strains Chosen For 2008–2009 Flu Vaccine
HEIDI SPLETE
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San Diego Measles Outbreak Shows The Effect of Vaccine Exemptions
MIRIAM E. TUCKER
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Keyboards, Mouses Blamed In School's Norovirus Hit
John R. Bell
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ID Consult

Adenovirus Serotype 14: One of Nature's Pathogen Cycles
CHRISTOPHER J. HARRISON
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Don't Rule Out Retropharyngeal Abscess in Sore Throats
HEIDI SPLETE
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Recent ID Research Tests Antiemetics, Steroids
HEIDI SPLETE
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Educational Program Reduces ED Visits for Otitis
JEFF EVANS
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Oral Sucrose Eases Immunization Pain in Infants
TIMOTHY F. KIRN
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Merck Freezes Vaqta Orders Because of Production Delay
Doug Brunk
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Living Longer, HIV Patients Face New Challenges
NANCY WALSH
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Risk Behaviors Are Key to HIV Epidemic Among U.S. Youth
NANCY WALSH
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Opinion

Adviser's Viewpoint

How to Discuss a Death With Children
DEBORAH TOLCHIN
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Letters
Bonnie Grosshans, Amar Dave, Craig G. Burkhart
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Letters From Maine

A Vote for a Vaccine Czar
WILLIAM G. WILKOFF
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Behavioral Pediatrics

CDC Warns of Deaths From the Choking Game
KERRI WACHTER
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Behavioral Consult

Assessing Functioning Across Domains: Family
MICHAEL S. JELLINEK
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Sex Harassment Rates on Social Sites Lower Than Expected
JEFF EVANS
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Studies Aim to Prevent Abusive Head Trauma
DOUG BRUNK
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Expert Discusses Keys to Effective Trauma-Focused Care
DOUG BRUNK
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In SSRI-Resistant Depression, Switch to CBT and New Drug
MARY ANN MOON
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Clinical Rounds

Experts Flag ‘Mild to Moderate’ Hearing Loss: The issue is often not addressed, causing significant problems in academic and social development.
KATE JOHNSON
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Caffeine Benefits Confirmed for Apnea of Prematurity
Mary Ann Moon
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New & Approved

Asmanex Twisthaler, Moxatag
DAMIAN MCNAMARA
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Data Watch: Asthma Prevalence in Children Aged 0–17 Years
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Studies Look at Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome
TIMOTHY F. KIRN
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Steroids for Infants' Hemangiomas Don't Jeopardize Height
HEIDI SPLETE
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Incidence of Melanoma Increases Among Children
SHARON WORCESTER
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New MRI May Replace Biopsy for Monitoring Iron in Liver
FRAN LOWRY
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Special Needs: Realizing Potential

Monitoring Children With Traumatic Brain Injuries
JAMES CHRISTENSEN
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FDA Issues Warning on Botox Injections, Eyes Label Change
ALICIA AULT
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Magnets From Toys Wreak Havoc in Kids' Intestines
TIMOTHY F. KIRN
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Cystic Fibrosis Web Site for Children, Teens
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Correcting Poor Vision Boosts Preschoolers' Performance
DOUG BRUNK
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Overweight Children Less Healthy, Surveys Find
DOUG BRUNK
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ATV Injuries Still High Among U.S. Children, Teens
HEIDI SPLETE
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Age Determines Management in Pediatric Acne
SHERRY BOSCHERT
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Practice Trends

On the Learning Curve

Medical Liability Matters
LEE SAVIO BEERS
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Health Policy: The Fine Line

Obesity: Can Weight Be Legislated?
BRYAN R. FINE
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Policy & Practice
Jane Anderson
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Aetna to Stop Paying Hospitals for ‘Never Events’
MARY ELLEN SCHNEIDER
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The Rest of Your Life

The Inspiring Journey of a Multiple Amputee
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FYI
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