JAMA PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-08DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.3915
Charles B. Corbin, Bradley J. Cardinal, Hans van der Mars
{"title":"The MAHA Physical Activity and Fitness Strategies Are Inconsistent With and Ignore Priorities Established by Good Science and Pedagogy","authors":"Charles B. Corbin, Bradley J. Cardinal, Hans van der Mars","doi":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.3915","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.3915","url":null,"abstract":"This Viewpoint explores the Make America Healthy Again Commission’s framework for early childhood and out-of-school programs for increasing physical activity and improving nutrition options among US youths.","PeriodicalId":14683,"journal":{"name":"JAMA Pediatrics","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148909278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-08DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.4085
Jean M Twenge
{"title":"Suicide Rates by Gender Among 10- to 14-Year-Olds.","authors":"Jean M Twenge","doi":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.4085","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.4085","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14683,"journal":{"name":"JAMA Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148912179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-08DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.4074
Rabab Batool, Ran Wang, Hala Obeid, Tobias R. Kollmann, Joanne M. Langley, Pascal M. Lavoie, Bahaa Abu-Raya
{"title":"RSV Bivalent Prefusion F Protein Vaccine in Pregnancy and Protection Against RSV-Associated Illness in Infants","authors":"Rabab Batool, Ran Wang, Hala Obeid, Tobias R. Kollmann, Joanne M. Langley, Pascal M. Lavoie, Bahaa Abu-Raya","doi":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.4074","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.4074","url":null,"abstract":"Importance The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) bivalent prefusion F protein vaccine (RSVpreF) administered during pregnancy has demonstrated efficacy in protecting infants against early-life RSV disease in the pivotal clinical trial. Objective To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize real-world evidence on the effectiveness of RSVpreF in preventing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in infants. Data Sources PubMed, Scopus, and Europe PMC were searched from January 1, 2020, through January 30, 2026. Study Selection A total of 1144 studies were initially identified. Eligible were nonrandomized studies reporting the effectiveness of RSVpreF vaccine in pregnancy in the prevention of RSV-associated LRTI in infants. Data Extraction and Synthesis All studies were screened independently by 2 reviewers. Data were extracted on RSV-associated outcomes among infants born to women who received RSVpreF vaccination during pregnancy and infants born to unvaccinated women. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was RSV-associated LRTI hospitalization. Odds ratios (ORs) were pooled using random-effects meta-analysis with the Hartung-Knapp adjustment and Sidik-Jonkman estimator. Vaccine effectiveness against RSV-associated LRTI hospitalization was calculated as (1 − OR) × 100% and assessed in infants from birth to age 3 months and from birth to 6 months, separately. The limited available data precluded meta-analysis of effectiveness against the secondary outcomes of RSV-associated emergency department visits, intensive care unit admissions, and death. Results A total of 7 studies were included, comprising 7112 infants, of whom 2684 were born to vaccinated mothers. The studies collected data from January 2024 through April 2025 from Argentina, the UK, and the US. Pooled vaccine effectiveness against RSV-associated LRTI hospitalization was 82% (95% CI, 81%-82%; 3 studies, 4397 participants; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">I</jats:italic> <jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = 0%) in infants from birth to 3 months and 78% (95% CI, 70%-84%; 6 studies, 3008 participants; <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">I</jats:italic> <jats:sup>2</jats:sup> = 18.7%) in infants from birth to 6 months, when mothers were vaccinated 14 days or more before delivery. Conclusions and Relevance The results of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that postimplementation data support the effectiveness of RSVpreF in pregnancy for the prevention of RSV-associated LRTI hospitalization during the first 6 months of life. The results support the introduction of RSVpreF into routine antenatal immunization programs.","PeriodicalId":14683,"journal":{"name":"JAMA Pediatrics","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":26.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148909330","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2077
Aaron E Carroll, Ron Keren
{"title":"Egg Food Restrictions for Infants-When Guidance Outruns Evidence.","authors":"Aaron E Carroll, Ron Keren","doi":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2077","DOIUrl":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2077","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14683,"journal":{"name":"JAMA Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"932-933"},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148198953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2182
Jiawen Wu, Matthew A Lapierre, Cecilia Sada Garibay, Eunjoo Choi
{"title":"Parent and Child Media Use During Family Meals in US Households.","authors":"Jiawen Wu, Matthew A Lapierre, Cecilia Sada Garibay, Eunjoo Choi","doi":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2182","DOIUrl":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2182","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14683,"journal":{"name":"JAMA Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1034-1037"},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13270298/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148251568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA PediatricsPub Date : 2026-09-01DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2624
Taotao Zheng, Yan He, Ke Pan
{"title":"Further Reflections on Metabolically Healthy Obesity in Children.","authors":"Taotao Zheng, Yan He, Ke Pan","doi":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2624","DOIUrl":"10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.2624","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14683,"journal":{"name":"JAMA Pediatrics","volume":" ","pages":"1044"},"PeriodicalIF":17.1,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148520290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}