Red Book 2018: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

Red Book 2018: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

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Red Book 2018: Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases

by David W. Kimberlin MD FAAP (Editor), Sarah S. Long MD FAAP (Editor), Michael T. Brady MD FAAP (Editor), Mary Anne Jackson MD FAAP (Editor)

by David W. Kimberlin MD FAAP (Editor), Sarah S. Long MD FAAP (Editor), Michael T. Brady MD FAAP (Editor), Mary Anne Jackson MD FAAP (Editor)

Extending an 8-decade tradition of excellence, Red Book® provides the most reliable and clinically useful information on the manifestations, etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more than 200 childhood infectious diseases.

As a parent, your child’s health is paramount. From their first steps to the first time they go to school, you want to ensure that they are protected from any potential health risks. But with so many infectious diseases out there, it can be overwhelming to know what to watch out for and what steps to take to keep your child safe.

This is where the Red Book® comes in. With its 31st edition, this trusted resource provides

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  • 3 new chapters added (Chikungunya, Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcal Infections, and Zika).
  • Standardized approaches to disease prevention through immunizations, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and infection-control practices have been updated throughout
  • Recommendations for the use of doxycycline have been liberalized.
  • References to evidence-based policy recommendations have been recommended
  • Appropriate chapters have been updated to be consistent with 2018 AAP and CDC vaccine recommendations, CDC recommendations for immunization of health care personnel, and drug recommendations from 2018 Nelson’s Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy.
  • Series: Red Book
  • : 1213 pages
  • Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics; Thirty-first edition (June 1, 2018)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1610021460
  • ISBN-13: 978-1610021463
  • Product Dimensions: 6 x 2.2 x 9 inches

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