Vaccines
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Getting Reluctant Patients to ‘Yes’ on COVID Vaccination
Be patient, acknowledge concerns, appeal to hearts not minds, and make it personal.
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New Infant RSV Antibody Treatment Shows Strong Results
Babies who received the new preventive treatment for RSV shortly after birth were 90% less likely to be severely sickened.
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Timing the New Meningitis Shots Serogroup Top 5’s
Though rare, meningococcal disease quickly can be fatal.
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Risk for Preterm Birth Stops Maternal RSV Vaccine Trial
This new vaccine candidate resulted in increased preterm birth and a nonsignificant increase in neonatal death.
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Midwife’s Fake Vaccinations Deserve Harsh Punishment: Ethicist
In a recent vaccine hesitancy instance, NY midwife gave 1500 kids homeopathic “medicine” rather than standard vaccines.
From the Journals
AAP Updates Guidance on Vaccine Communication and Hesitancy
In the midst of the second major measles outbreak of the year, the American Academy of Pediatrics published updated resources on talking with...
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Do Kids With an October Birthday Have Protection From Flu?
Because of the recommended vaccination schedules, children born in October may benefit from better flu protection.
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Florida’s Stance on Measles Upends Expert Guidance
Surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has advised parents to do whatever they think is best.
Commentary
Long-Term Follow-Up Emphasizes HPV Vaccination Importance
No cases of high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia or condyloma were seen in a study of patients who received an HPV...
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Virus and Booster Apathy Could Be Fueling Long COVID
Less than 20% of Americans have received the latest COVID booster, according to research.
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Microbiome Impacts Vaccine Responses
A major factor affecting immune development is the microbiome of the newborn and the first 100 days of life.