A 14-year study involving 7,585 children who received their first chickenpox vaccine at age 2 showed that the vaccine was about 90% effective and its effectiveness did not wane over time. Researchers also reported that the incidence of shingles was approximately 40% lower in vaccinated children. The study was published in the journal Pediatrics. DailyRx.com

A new study is the latest research failing to find a connection between autism and vaccines.

The AAP joins with other child health organizations in recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month. Meet today’s autism challenges with tested tools and resources from the AAP including “Autism: Caring For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Resource Toolkit For Clinicians.” This toolkit will assist clinicians in the recognition, diagnosis and management of children with autism spectrum disorders. For more information about additional resources, visit the AAP website.

Despite a downward trend in previous years, deaths related to teen driving rose in 2012.