Arch Pediat Adol Med
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Oct 1997
Multicenter StudyEffect of 2 urban emergency department immunization programs on childhood immunization rates.
Emergency departments (EDs) are recommended as sites for immunizing children. However, there is little information about the effect of ED immunization programs on immunization rates. ⋯ This ED immunization program temporarily improved the immunization rates of the ED population, but substantial personnel time was required to achieve these small gains. Urban ED immunization programs are unlikely to be cost-effective.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Oct 1997
Herpes simplex virus-associated erythema multiforme in prepubertal children.
To examine clinical associations, evolution of the condition, and response to treatment of erythema multiforme (EM) in prepubertal children. ⋯ The HSV-associated EM is a recurrent disease that can be precipitated by sun exposure and does not progress to Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Childhood HSV-associated EM may be unresponsive to treatment with oral steroids or oral or topical acyclovir. Frequent recurrences of EM may be abrogated by prophylactic treatment with acyclovir.
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Oct 1997
Pediatric injury prevention. Preparing residents for patient counseling.
To describe counseling practices on injury prevention and barriers to patient counseling by pediatric residents and determine whether education about injury prevention or use of educational aids promotes this activity in resident ambulatory practices. ⋯ Most pediatric residents counsel their patients and families on a variety of injury prevention topics. This activity is promoted by the education offered during residency training. Focused efforts should be made to educate residents about those injury topics not being taught and to address counseling barriers with educational interventions that promote prevention counseling during patient visits.