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Why I Offer HPV (Gardasil) Immunization at Age 9 by William W. Long, MD, FAAP I often get asked why I recommend starting the HPV vaccine series at age 9, rather than waiting until patients are 11 or older. For me, the answer is both practical and rooted in the evidence. I’d like to share why this has become standard in my practice. 

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The Justice System and Child Health

A first-of-its kind study conducted at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital used electronic medical records to link children’s personal or family involvement in the correctional system to diagnoses — and the authors say the findings are so alarming they should be a call to action for pediatric providers.

Pediatricians as Child Advocates: A Conversation With Dr. Sara Bode

Pediatricians have long been more than just medical doctors; they have felt a responsibility to advocate for policies and practices that help children. Dr. Sara Bode, medical director of School-Based Health Services at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a prominent national voice for child health, says that the medical profession should do more recognize advocacy as a core role of a pediatrician.

Prescribing Books During a Doctor’s Appointment

Reach Out and Read at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provided 48,000 books to families during check-up visits in 2023 alone – part of the hospital’s broader effort to improve literacy levels and kindergarten readiness.

Providing Health Care for an Extremely At-risk Population: Children Who Are Incarcerated

Some teenagers in juvenile detention have not seen a doctor since infancy. Nationwide Children’s Hospital has brought a new health care model to the Franklin County Juvenile Intervention Center and is working to change the lifetime health trajectory for this extremely at-risk population.

Technology Tools for More Timely Appointments

New “Save My Place” and “Fast Past” tools at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are helping families get earlier appointments for more timely care.

The Impact of School Health Services

For a decade, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has operated one of the most impactful school health initiatives in the United States. New research shows just how much classroom “seat time” is saved in a single year because of school based efforts.

The “Roving” Dental Clinic: Cleanings and Fillings in the Classroom?

Nationwide Children’s Hospital has created a “roving” community dental clinic that has conducted procedures wherever there is space for them – including empty conference rooms and school classrooms.