Contemporary Pediatrics Newsletter

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Why boys are not getting HPV vaccine and how to fix this

A noticeable gender gap exists between boys and girls when it comes to vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV). Here’s why healthcare providers need to up their game when it comes to HPV vaccine for boys.

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Feel more comfortable about recommending HPV vaccine

Watching a short training video that addresses provider related barriers to vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) corrects common misperceptions about HPV and the vaccine, increases providers’ comfort in counseling vaccine-hesitant parents, and facilitates vaccine completion.

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How to ensure EHR privacy for teen patients

Adolescents are more likely to see a healthcare provider if they are certain their private information will be kept confidential. Here’s how to create a secure environment for these patients within your electronic health record (EHR) system.

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Cavities in little teeth are still a big deal

It's easy for new parents to overlook oral hygiene — but it's just as easy for you to start a conversation about care and introduce a routine to keep young children healthy and smiling. Read this supplement for facts on tooth decay and practical guidance for parents.

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CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS VIDEO

Examining cosmetic-related accidents in children

For Contemporary Pediatrics, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses a retrospective analysis published in Clinical Pediatrics that looked at the incidence of accidents involving cosmetics in children aged 5 years and younger.

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