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CHOP Researchers Find COVID-19 Vaccination Leads to Higher Antibody Levels than Natural Infection in Both Pregnant People and their Babies

Nov 9, 2022

Study also suggests vaccine timing is important in maximizing concentration of antibodies transferred to the baby.

New AAP Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk

Aug 16, 2022

The American Academy of Pediatrics now supports giving babies breast milk for the first two years of life; health care professionals at CHOP share these goals for infant feedings.

CHOP Study Finds Neighborhood Poverty and Crowding Associated with Higher Rates of COVID-19 in Pregnancy

May 5, 2022

CHOP researchers found neighborhood characteristics were associated with higher rates of SARS-CoV-2 in pregnancy during the prevaccination era of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physician Spotlight: Krithika Lingappan

Apr 18, 2022

Physician-scientist Krithika Lingappan, MD, PhD, MS, recently joined the Division of Neonatology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and as Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

CHOP and Penn Medicine to Lead Philadelphia Regional Center for Children's Environmental Health

Mar 21, 2022

The new center, funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, aims to identify and protect children in vulnerable communities from environmental exposures.

CHOP Neonatologist Dr. Karen M. Puopolo Receives PA Pediatrician of the Year Award at 2022 AAP Conference

Mar 21, 2022

Dr. Karen Puopolo is recognized for her outstanding contributions in the field of perinatal medicine.

For Hep B Vaccine, the Sooner the Better

Feb 22, 2022

It’s important for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine in their first 12 hours of life. Primary care pediatricians can help boost acceptance.

Case Study: Aquadex FlexFlow Provides Renal Support as Bridge to Peritoneal Dialysis

Jan 19, 2022

Our case study shows the benefits of using the Aquadex FlexFlow® circuit for ultrafiltration or modified continuous veno-venous hemofiltration.

CHOP Study Finds Infants with Low-Risk Deliveries Should Not Need Antibiotics at Birth

Jan 13, 2022

CHOP researchers have found infants born via uncomplicated cesarean delivery should not need antibiotics at birth to prevent early-onset sepsis.

NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt Features CHOP NICU Halloween Celebrations

Oct 28, 2021

Families in CHOP’s Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU) celebrate the spookiest day of the year by dressing babies in adorable Halloween costumes.

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