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Overview: In this episode, we discuss the recently updated US childhood vaccine schedule, including key changes and the rationale behind these recommendations. We also talk about the risks of vaccine-preventable illnesses and review vaccine efficacy and safety considerations—helping you navigate evolving guidance and protect patients in primary care.

Episode resource links:

• RSV:  Pediatrics. 2024. Curns AT, Rha B, Lively JY, et al.
  J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 15;226(Suppl 2):S154-S163. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiac120
• Hep B: N Engl J Med 2019;380:2041-2050  DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra181047
  Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3317-e3323. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa898. 
• Meningococcal Vaccines and disease: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2024. Collins JP, Crowe SJ, Ortega-Sanchez IR, et al.
  Vaccine. 2019. Wang B, Santoreneos R, Giles L, Haji Ali Afzali H, Marshall H.

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.