Antibiotic Stewardship: To Treat or Not To Treat?

A Clinical Guide to Congenital CMV

Congenital Cytomegalovirus: typically a benign and mild illness but the most common infectious cause of birth defects. Today Dr. Shannon Ross of Children's of AL's Pediatric Infectious Disease talks with us about recommendations for CMV testing, treatment and more! For more information on Congenital CMV: click here [https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/congenital-cytomegalovirus-ccmv/].  For resources from the National CMV Foundation: click here [https://www.nationalcmv.org/resources].

Pediatric Nutrition: A Formula on Infant Formulas

Desiree Walker, an Alabama pediatric dietitian, joins us to talk about the new term "faltering growth" and how she recommends approaching it in infants! She also discusses all the different formulas and how to choose the best one for your little one! Resources for pediatricians: - CDC formula recommendations: click here [https://www.cdc.gov/infant-toddler-nutrition/formula-feeding/choosing-a-formula.html].  - AAP Update on Pediatric formula: click here. [https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/45/7/394/197524/Pediatric-Formulas-An-Update?redirectedFrom=fulltext?autologincheck=redirected]  - AAP Resources on childhood nutrition: click here [https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/newborn-infant-and-early-childhood-nutrition/]. - North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition: click here [https://naspghan.org/nutrition-obesity/infant-formula-substitution-guide/]. -  Peditools: click here [https://peditools.org/]. Resources for families: - FDA formula information for families: click here [https://www.fda.gov/food/infant-formula-homepage/infant-formula-information-parents-caregivers]. - Healthy Children resources on formulas: click here [https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/formula-feeding/Pages/default.aspx]. - USDA formula information for families: click here [https://www.fna.usda.gov/fs/infant-formula].

Going With the Flow: Urology Pearls Part I

Dr. Carmen Tong, a pediatric urologist at Children's of Alabama, discusses some common urologic issues in the newborn to toddler ages.  Disclaimer: We will be using accurate medical, physiologic and anatomical terminology and because we will be talking about the genitourinary system, this may be sensitive for the general and younger audiences.  For more information on cryptorchidism: click here [https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/article/35/6/12/8215/Guideline-discusses-diagnosis-treatment-of].  For AAP Peds in Review on hypospadias, epispadias and cryptorchidism: click here [https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/46/8/461/202957/Hypospadias-and-Epispadias?redirectedFrom=fulltext] For info on ureteroceles: click here [https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/5/1/68/77360/URETEROCELE-IN-INFANCY-AND-CHILDHOOD]. For info on labial adhesions: click here [https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/genitourinary-tract/Pages/Labial-Adhesions.aspx].  Thank you to our sponsors: - Children's of AL's PATHS program: click here [https://www.childrensal.org/services/behavioral-health-services/paths-pediatric-access-telemental-health-services]. - AL Dept of Public Health's Immunization Dept: click here [https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/immunization/].

2026 Quarter 2 Updates from AL AAP and Reach Out and Read - AL!

Our new Executive Director, Sabra Sutton, and our Reach Out and Read - AL's Communication Specialist, Salina Sowell, join us today to share some updates, as well as some upcoming events and opportunities! For info on the upcoming webcast on measles with Dr. Kimberlin and the AL Department of Public Health June 9th @ 12:15pm : click here [https://www.alaap.org/upcoming-meetings/2026/6/9/measles-an-urgent-call-to-action-for-child-health-providers].  To watch the video by the Medical Association of the State of AL concerning hantavirus (as of May 12th): click here [https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DVX6k7kL8/].  To register your practice in Reach Out and Read - AL: click here. [https://www.myror.org/]  Check out ROR-AL's social media pages: Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RORAlabama] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/reachoutandread_alabama/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@roralabama] Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Children's of AL PATHS program: click here. [https://www.childrensal.org/services/behavioral-health-services/paths-pediatric-access-telemental-health-services] As always, if you have questions or concerns, reach out to us: click here [https://www.alaap.org/].

Antibiotic Stewardship: To Treat or Not To Treat?

Welcome back Dr. Shannon Ross of Children's of AL's Infectious Disease Department to talk about best practices on antibiotic stewardship for the most common pediatric bacterial infections! Check out this AAP article: click here [https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/147/1/e2020040295/33434/Antibiotic-Stewardship-in-Pediatrics]. Check out these AAP resources on antibiotic stewardship: click here [https://publications.aap.org/redbook/resources/23088/Antimicrobial-Resistance-and-Stewardship-Resources].  Check out the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society's Antibiotic Stewardship Program Toolkit for more resources and information: click here [https://pids.org/pediatric-asp-toolkit/].