New research examines barriers to vaccination in immunocompromised children

IMAGE: The PAS Meeting is the leading event for academic pediatrics and child health research. view more  Credit: Pediatric Academic Societies BALTIMORE – A new study examines the barriers to vaccination of immunocompromised children (ICC). Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2019 Meeting, taking place on April 24 –…

Impact of prescription drug monitoring programs on pediatric opioid exposures

BALTIMORE – A new study measures the impact state-run, prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs), pain clinic legislation and opioid prescribing guidelines have on opioid exposures among children. Findings from the study will be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2019 Meeting, taking place on April 24 – May 1 in Baltimore. “The U.S. remains…