Red Book 2015: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (549 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1581109261 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Dr. Long, MD, FAAP is Section Chief of Infectious Diseases at St. She is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric infectious disease, and her principal areas of research are vaccine-preventable diseases and management of common infectious diseases in children. Brady received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Kimberlin also serves as Vice Chair for Clinical and Translationa
2015 Red Book is the American Academy of Pediatrics' authoritative guide to manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood conditions.It provides evidence-based guidance to practicing clinicians on pediatric infections and vaccinations based on the recommendations of the committee as well as the combined expertise of the CDC, the FDA and hundreds of physician contributors.The Red Book is an essential reference for pediatric infectious diseases specialists and general pediatricians, and is useful for family medicine and emergency medicine physicians as well. Public health and school health providers, medical residents and students also will find it a high-yield source of pediatric infectious disease and vaccine information.The book is divided into sections that coverActive and passive immunizationDisease summariesAntimicrobial therapy for treatment and prophylaxisCare of children in special situationsUpdated information and recommendations you cannot afford to be w
"Excellent book on relevant up to date reviews" according to HILARY C S KU. Excellent book on relevant up to date reviews.However information is lacking in which vaccines should not be given at the same time on a single visit and the intervals of such vaccinations should be spaced apart . Reasons for such recommendations could preferably be discussed.. But a great book nonetheless Logan Helpful resource for the everchanging medical world. I agree with the other reviews that there could be more on vaccines which is an especially hot topic. But a great book nonetheless.. "Four Stars" according to Deborah Owens. Well written and organized for easy use.
Dr. Long is also Professor of Pediatrics at Drexel University College of Medicine.Dr. Kimberlin also have led to label changes for valacyclovir.Dr. Kimberlin is Editor of the 2015 AAP Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases (Red Book), and will be the editor for the 2018 edition as well. Brady was on the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases from 2005 until 2014 (Chair from 2010 to 2014). Christopher’s Hospital for Children. Kimberlin, MD, FAAP is the Principal Investigator for the Collaborative Antiviral Study Group (CASG), a network of pediatric academic medical centers that evaluates antiviral therapeutics in rare disea