The new dosing scheme for the preparation VIFERON®, rectal suppositories for infants of II, III and IV groups of health was suggested. The application of the scheme has resulted in a more pronounced clinical and immunological effects at treatment of influenza and acute respiratory infections compared to the previously used sc heme.

Intrauterine infection of the fetus — a group of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the fetus and infants, which are of great practical importance, particularly at this time, in view of the high mortality and development of severe disability. This work details the pathogenesis, clinical features, differential diagnosis and treatment of various intrauterine infections.

Balanced diet of children and adults is an essential condition for sustaining good health of the nation. However, given the current socio-economic conditions in Russia, very few people are believed to have a balanced diet. The results of population studies conducted by the Institute of Nutrition RAMS demonstrated very low consumption and increasing deficit of vitamins (A, B group, C and E) and minerals (iron, zinc, iodine) in a large proportion of the Russian population. Diet plays an important though not ultimate role in the prevention and treatment of vitamin deficiency. It is much more relevant that children take multivitamin complexes which contain minerals.