Red Book® 1.2

The Red Book, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, stands as an essential reference for pediatric infectious diseases. This latest (32nd) edition presents a comprehensive collection of the most recent information on a diverse range of infectious diseases commonly encountered by healthcare professionals treating children. Crafted by leading experts in the field and overseen by the Committee on Infectious Diseases of the American Academy of Pediatrics, in collaboration with the CDC, FDA, and numerous contributors, it remains unparalleled in its authority and reliability.

Key features of The Red Book include:

• Immunization Schedules: Detailed recommendations for immunizations and catch-up schedules spanning infancy to young adulthood.
• Visual Library: A repository of over 2,500 images aiding in diagnosis and presentations, encompassing clinical presentations, disease vectors, and etiology.
• Vaccine Status Table: Current details on recently submitted, licensed, and recommended vaccines and biologics, including FDA licensure progress and relevant AAP/CDC guidance.
• Influenza Resources: A comprehensive compilation of influenza-related resources serving as a centralized point of reference for vaccine advice, prevention strategies, treatment options, payment details, policies, news updates, and other pertinent influenza information catering to various age groups.
• Updated Guidelines: Revised approaches to disease prevention through immunizations, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and infection-control practices have been incorporated.

This edition aligns with the 2021 AAP and CDC vaccine recommendations for the immunization of healthcare personnel while integrating drug recommendations from the 2021 edition of Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy.

Author: Committee on Infectious Diseases
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics

Editor: David W. Kimberlin, MD, FAAP; Associate Editors: Elizabeth D. Barnett, MD, FAAP; Ruth Lynfield, MD, FAAP; Mark H. Sawyer, MD, FAAP

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