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Routine vaccination of infants under 8.5 months of age may lead to blunted MeV-specific antibody responses to subsequent MMR vaccination. Early MMR vaccination should only be considered during measles outbreaks or in other situations of increased risk of MeV infection.

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The guidelines introduce a significant shift in treatment duration, suggesting 10-14 days may be sufficient for uncomplicated cases showing rapid clinical improvement, challenging traditional 21-28 day courses.

Emergency Medicine January 30th 2025

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Durations of Antibiotic Treatment for Acute Otitis Media and Variability in Prescribed Durations Across Two Large Academic Health Systems

In a study of 73,198 acute otitis media encounters in children aged 2-17 years, 75% of antibiotic prescriptions were for 10-day courses, contrary to national guidelines recommending shorter durations for uncomplicated cases.

Family Medicine/General Practice August 8th 2024

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