Previously posted breaking news stories

Dexferrum labeling change warns of possible anaphylactic-type reactions
October 22, 2009

Allay parents'; concerns over safety of 2009 H1N1 flu vaccines
October 19, 2009

Advice regarding breastfeeding for mothers with possible H1N1 infection
October 12, 2009

Adverse events reported with use of gentamicin ophthalmic ointment
October 9, 2009

Accessing 2009 H1N1 vaccine supplies and related resources
October 6, 2009

Dosage adjustments may be necessary with new heparin
October 6, 2009

Members elect Dr. Burton next AAP President-elect
October 2, 2009

CPT codes issued for H1N1 vaccine, administration
October 1, 2009

Voting deadline nears in AAP national election
September 29, 2009

Tylenol children’s and infants’ liquid products recalled
September 25, 2009

Pediatricians encouraged to report adverse events from eye ointments
September 25, 2009

Boxed warning about promethazine HCl administration route
September 17, 2009

Recalled LIFEPAK CR Plus AEDs can fail to deliver therapy
September 17, 2009

Azithromycin ophthalmic drops require special preparation
September 16, 2009

Covidien Pedi-Cap End-Tidal CO2 detectors recalled
September 11, 2009

Recall of Simplicity bassinets re-announced
September 10, 2009

Data show HPV4 vaccine safe, effective
September 10, 2009

Fetal monitors with inaccurate readings
September 10, 2009

Guidance issued on erythromycin ophthalmic ointment shortage
September 8, 2009

Urge patients to check Levemir supplies for stolen vials
August 28, 2009

Accusure insulin syringes recalled
August 27, 2009

National Vaccine Advisory Committee addresses H1N1 issues
August 26, 2009

Infant warmers recalled due to risk of serious injury
August 26, 2009

Vaccine approved as a Hib booster dose
August 26, 2009

Topical ibuprofen products unlawfully marketed
August 26, 2009

FDA advises against use of GDH-PQQ glucose test strips in some patients
August 14, 2009

Barr issues voluntary recall of some 20mg. amphetamine tablets
August 14, 2009

CDC releases new exclusion period guidance for influenza
August 11, 2009

FTC extends deadline for ’Red Flag Rules’ to Nov. 1
August 7, 2009

60,000 Quick-set infusion sets recalled
July 18, 2009

Labeling on five immunosuppressants to reflect risk of renal damage
July 17, 2009

Practice implications for reinstatement of Hib booster dose
July 16, 2009

Powdered dietary supplement may contain Salmonella
July 14, 2009

FDA takes action to reduce risk of propoxyphene overdose
July 9, 2009

FDA takes action to reduce risk of propoxyphene overdose
July 8, 2009

Smoking cessation aids to carry warning on risk of neuropsychiatric symptoms
July 8, 2009

Clinicians reminded to offer antiviral treatment for H1N1
June 25, 2009

CDC reinstates Hib booster dose due to improving supply
June 25, 2009

FDA advises patients not to use certain lots of Levemir insulin
June 19, 2009

FDA warns Zicam ‘cold remedy’ products can cause loss of smell
June 19, 2009

Reducing RSV hospitalizations, AAP modifies indications for use of palivizumab in high-risk infants, young children
June 4, 2009

Class I recall of infant apnea monitor
May 18, 2009

Skin reactions prompt children’s face paint recall
May 13, 2009

H1N1 resources for health care professionals, parents
May 6, 2009

Potential defect prompts recall of insulin pumps
May 6, 2009

Red Flag Rule enforcement delayed until Aug. 1
May 4, 2009

H1N1 (swine) flu updates, resources
May 1, 2009

CDC confirms 7 cases of swine influenza; more expected
April 24, 2009

Influend OTC cough and cold products recalled
April 17, 2009

FDA updates alert on use of Rocephin, calcium products
April 14, 2009

Class 1 recall of disposable kits and trays
April 8, 2009

Caraco’s digoxin tablets recalled voluntarily
April 2, 2009

Match Day 2009: More than 97% of pediatric positions filled
March 19, 2009

Class 1 recall issued for potentially faulty defibrillators
March 16, 2009

FDA issues Class 1 Recall of cuffless pediatric tracheostomy tubes
March 10, 2009

Transdermal patches causing burns during MRI
March 6, 2009

Candidates announced for AAP president-elect
March 2, 2009

Mixing Rocephin (ceftriaxone), calcium can be fatal in babies

Use Fentora only as prescribed

Oct. 1 is deadline for tamper-proof Medicaid prescription pads

FDA warns of codeine's side effects in breastfed infants

Updates made to warfarin prescribing information

Physician Practice Information survey
needs pediatricians' input

Don't have an NPI? Implement a contingency plan

Recall of botulism-tainted chili sauce widens to include other canned foods

Malaria rapid test approved for hospital, commercial use

Reports of Kawasaki disease prompt rotavirus vaccine label change

Lead paint in wooden railway toys prompts recall

Potentially blinding eye infection linked to lens solution requires early referral, treatment

Anesthesia drug causing chills, fever

Inadequate iron in Similac formula for premature infants prompts recall

Some providers may get extension for using NPI

Watch for symptoms of swallowed mini magnets

FDA clears rapid test for meningitis

FDA: ADHD drugs must include patient guide
about cardiovascular, psychiatric adverse events

Sleep disorder drugs undergo label changes

Merck to freeze vaccine prices for 30 days following announced hikes
Firm recalls Cool Blue mouth rinse that reveals plaque

FDA orders end to the marketing of a group of anti-nausea suppositories

Firm recalls liquid form of ringworm medication

Purchasing isotretinoin online is risky, FDA warns

Deadline to begin using NPI is May 23

Pediatrics performs well in 2007 resident match

NIH seeks applications for innovative research

AAP-AMA Immunization Congress draws up
solutions to vaccine financing, access issues

42,000 AEDs worldwide recalled

Check medical equipment prior
to weekend time change

Possibly contaminated baby food recalled

Reports of anaphylaxis prompt
warnings about omalizumab

FDA notice: report intussusception
after rotavirus vaccine

Reissue of respiratory gas humidifier
prompts new cautions

CIGNA to increase vaccine payments

Low-iron and non-DHA/ARA
formulas being discontinued

New heparin warning: risk for thrombosis

FDA warns of counterfeit blood-glucose strips

Nationwide recall issued for infant formula

Ohio summer campers at risk for rabies exposure

HPV, varicella vaccine recommendations
made by CDC committee

Laws affecting children
of same-gender parents

Vapor patches, AEDs recalled

Mumps recommendations changed

FDA licenses HPV vaccine

Dr. Jenkins to assume AAP presidency in 2007

Menactra supply issue persists

CDC: Defer meningococcal
vaccination of 11- to 12-year-olds

Insulin syringe product recalled

Label changes issued for Paxil

FDA: label change for promethazine HCl

Mumps outbreak under investigation

Rare fungal eye infections
on the rise for contact users

AAP endorses CDC's hepatitis B recommendation

Pediatrics still a popular choice
for seniors in 2006 resident match

VZIG discontinued;alternative available

CDC committee votes on rotavirus vaccine

FDA OKs label change, boxed
warning for Elidel, Protopic

CDC recommends against using
amantadine, rimandatine this flu season

FDA approves rotavirus
vaccine license application

Ralstonia spp. associated with respiratory gas administration devices

AAP issues policy on adolescent pertussis vaccine

Personal stockpiles of flu antivirals discouraged

Interim guidance: Menactra vaccine, Guillain-Barré syndrome

Candidates for AAP vice president announced

FDA issues advisory on ADHD drug, Strattera

FDA approves licensure of flu vaccine

Academy responds to Hurricane Katrina disaster

Pneumonia associated with contaminated mouthwash

Information on supply, ordering of meningococcal conjugate vaccine

CDC publishes updated flu recommendations

Dr. Berkelhamer to assume AAP presidency in 2006

AAP issues meningococcal vaccine recommendations

Victory for Oklahoma Medicaid patients

Pediatrics excels in 2005 resident match

FDA committee grants favorable
recommendation for Tdap vaccine


FDA issues advisory on two eczema drugs

Warnings added to Phenergan label

FDA issues statement on Adderall

Powdered infant formula recalled

ACIP recommends meningococcal vaccine

FDA renews alert on IV Flush preloaded syringes

Late-season flu immunization encouraged

One lot of Methylin CT recalled

NHLBI issues clinical alert after stopping sickle cell clinical trial

Automated external defibrillators recalled

AAP calls on FDA to modify antidepressant monitoring program

Advice for treating children with antidepressants

Recall of Advair Diskus inhalers issued