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COVID-19–induced drop in first measles vaccinations sparks resurgence concerns

Publish date:: December 22, 2020

Key clinical point: Innovative approaches are needed to encourage families to seek preventive care during the pandemic.

Major finding: Hispanic and Asian Americans were more likely than were White and Black patients (85% and 90% vs. 69% and 67%, respectively) to have been vaccinated.

Study details: Bivariate logistic regression analysis of 23,534 children aged 16 months.

Disclosures: The investigators had no conflicts of interest and no relevant financial disclosures.

Citation:

Bode SM et al. Pediatrics. 2021. doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-035576.

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