What Is Congenital Measles?

What Is Congenital Measles?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new document that provides guidance on congenital measles, including its definition, clinical presentation, evaluation and management, infection control, long-term follow-up, and prevention. Organized with frequently asked questions, the document was developed in response to ongoing measles outbreaks and the potential for congenital measles cases in the United States, according to AAP. The clinical information is important because presentations of congenital measles infection are highly variable, ranging from …

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New Outlook Considers 3 Total MMR Vaccines, Starting at 6 Months

New Outlook Considers 3 Total MMR Vaccines, Starting at 6 Months

Pediatric infectious disease experts are considering revising recommendations to encourage an early, additional dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine for 6- to 11-month-old infants in high-risk areas, according to MedPage Today. The shift would change the 2-dose regimen per lifetime to 3 doses, while also getting an earlier start. Public health leaders recently discussed in a JAMA perspective the possibility of expanding vaccine recommendations for infants who live in regions with known …

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