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Measles vaccine coverage must reach 93% to maintain herd immunity but in 1 postelimination outbreak, the level reached only 80% in school-aged children.

Infectious disease expert shares strategies for PCPs to counter vaccine myths, navigate policy changes, and build patient trust.

The CDC said clinicians should be aware of these trends, select treatments carefully, and strengthen prevention efforts.

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The ACIP on September 19 narrowly voted against requiring a prescription to get the shot but urged more detailed discussion of vaccine risks during shared decision making conversations.

Discussions on day 1 focused on the difference between the MMR and MMR+V vaccines, with clinicians calling for inclusion of real-world experience in any ACIP decision.