Red Book 2018: A Comprehensive Guide to Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Edited by David W. Kimberlin MD FAAP, Sarah S. Long MD FAAP, Michael T. Brady MD FAAP, and Mary Anne Jackson MD FAAP, the 31st edition of Red Book continues an 8-decade tradition of excellence in providing reliable and clinically useful information on over 200 childhood infectious diseases. This updated version offers evidence-based guidance to practicing clinicians on pediatric infections and vaccinations, based on the recommendations of the committee as well as the combined expertise of the CDC, the FDA, and hundreds of physician contributors.

New in Red Book 2018

• 3 new chapters added: Chikungunya, Coagulase-Negative Staphylococcal Infections, and Zika.
• Standardized approaches to disease prevention through immunizations, antimicrobial prophylaxis, and infection-control practices have been updated throughout the book.
• Recommendations for the use of doxycycline have been liberalized.
• References to evidence-based policy recommendations have been updated.
• Appropriate chapters have been updated to be consistent with 2018 AAP and CDC vaccine recommendations, CDC recommendations for immunization of health care personnel, and drug recommendations from 2018 Nelson’s Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy.

Who Will Benefit from Red Book 2018?

Red Book is an indispensable reference for pediatricians and pediatric infectious disease specialists. It is also useful for family medicine and emergency medicine physicians, public health and school health professionals, medical residents, and students. This book serves as a high-yield source of pediatric infectious disease and vaccine information.

Product Details

Red Book is available in paperback format, consisting of 1213 pages. It was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in June 2018. The language of the book is English, and its ISBN-10 is 1610021460, with an ISBN-13 of 978-1610021463. The product dimensions are 6 x 2.2 x 9 inches.