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Pertussis vaccine effectiveness fades in adolescents

A study of the effectiveness of the acellular vaccine during a pertussis outbreak in California found widespread disease among fully vaccinated older children, with attack rates markedly increasing 3 years after vaccine dose. The finding suggests that the current schedule of vaccine doses provides inadequate protection or durability. What’s causing these outbreaks to happen? » More

Some children with autism show rapid improvement

Developmental trajectories of children with autism vary widely, with some children showing remarkable developmental change over time. What characterizes these “bloomers”? » More

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Age differences reported in HPV vaccine first-dose experiences

Young women about to experience their first injection of quadrivalent human papillomavirus recombinant vaccine (HPV4) should receive age-appropriate education about the vaccination and human papillomavirus (HPV) disease from their health care providers, suggests a study that found there were significant age differences in young patients’ first-dose experiences. Learn why it’s important to counsel your preteen patients about what to expect. » More

Waist measures for teens who are overweight, obese yield cardiovascular risk data

Increased waist-to-height ratio is associated with worsened lipid profiles and increased odds of hypertension in adolescents who are overweight or obese, according to a Canadian study conducted to determine whether waist measurements add to cardiovascular risk beyond classification by body mass index. What does this new finding mean for your patients who are overweight or obese? » More

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