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In our Coffee with the Expert section, we were honored to have a conversation with Professor Sheldon Kaplan.
Professor Kaplan earned his MD from the University of Missouri–Columbia School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Pediatrics and a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Washington University School of Medicine.
He has built an exceptional career in Pediatric Infectious Diseases and vaccine-preventable illnesses, with a particular focus on infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Neisseria meningitidis. His work includes evaluating new antibiotics for children with drug-resistant infections, as well as studying the impact and effectiveness of pneumococcal and meningococcal conjugate vaccines in preventing invasive diseases in children.
Professor Kaplan has authored hundreds of scientific publications, served as Chief Editor of Pediatrics, and held the role of President of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (USA). He currently serves as Professor of Pediatrics–Administration at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Professor Kaplan discussed various factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy, its serious consequences, and potential strategies to address and overcome it.
In this edition’s Editor’s Corner, we explore the evolving global landscape of meningococcal disease and examine the current state of vaccine development and implementation.
In our Best Practice section, we offer a comprehensive analysis of the immense malaria burden in Africa, highlighting how the two currently available vaccines are helping to alleviate the crisis. We also explore the ongoing and future needs in the fight against this devastating disease.
As always, this issue features carefully curated and up-to-date information on the ‘Latest Scientific Publications’ along with the most recent and important ‘News and Alerts’.
We hope you find this May issue both informative and engaging, and we look forward to continuing this shared commitment to advancing global health and building a healthier planet.
