Only 92.5% of kindergartners received the recommended 2-shot MMR series in 2024-25 and rates were similarly low for DTaP and polio, according to the CDC.
Amesh Adalja, MD, infectious disease physician, outlines effective communication strategies that respect patient concerns while reinforcing physician credibility.
Inclisiran can now be used without a background statin, as an adjunct to changes in diet and physical activity for reduction of LDL-C in hypercholesterolemia.
Four-year data show lecanemab slows clinical decline in early Alzheimer disease and maintains a consistent safety profile.
In the SURPASS-CVOT trial, tirzepatide reduced MACE-3 by 8% and all-cause mortality by 16% compared with dulaglutide, while also reducing HbA1c and weight.
The AAP acknowledges challenges for families but emphasizes mandatory vaccination as crucial for safe school environments.
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Dr Adalja offers evidence-based strategies to address patient concerns about aluminum and thimerosal in vaccines.
FDA grants Fast Track designation to rezpegaldesleukin for severe alopecia areata, highlighting its potential to meet critical treatment needs.