Measles Management in 2019
Measles was discussed in the PedEM Morsels in 2011 and again in 2015. Sadly, measles is even more important today for us to review. While we refresh our memories about what measles may look like and can cause, let us…
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Rabies
There are many conditions that are rarely encountered, but warrant great concern due to the level of morbidity and mortality associated with them. HSV comes to mind. RMSF is another good example. Some of these conditions were once more common,…
Mumps
There are many conditions that I have learned about, yet never seen. Some conditions I was not wise enough to diagnose. Others conditions patient rarely develop have because of vaccinations! Unfortunately, despite vaccinations, there are still outbreaks of these important…
Influenza Vaccination
Obviously, the audience (you all) who read these Morsels love critical care topics (Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage has been the most viewed Morsel since it was written in 2012), but excellent care in the Peds ED often requires some considerations that emergency…