The guideline authors also address prevention of CAP. "Prevention is all about relying on our classic American Academy of Pediatrics policies: who should get palivizumab (Synagis), endorsing immunization of parents and other caregivers, and making sure vaccines are given appropriately to the infant or child," Dr. Jackson said.
The American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed these CAP clinical practice guidelines (Pediatrics 2011;128:e1677).
Dr. Jackson disclosed she is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, secretary-treasurer of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, and a member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America Education Committee. She reported that she had no relevant financial disclosures.