The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data.
Jun 16, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on Pneumovirus Infections
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Can virtual mirrors fix hospital patient bottlenecks?
An article titled "How Digital Twins Can Improve Health System Operations," written by Mark Crawford, explores how virtual replicas of entire hospital ecosystems are allowing administrators to test high-risk operational changes ...
Apr 28, 2026
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Evaluating effectiveness of maternal RSV vaccination and nirsevimab for severe RSV-related illness in infants
A new study found that infants receiving maternal Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination or Nirsevimab after birth had significantly lower RSV infection and health care use compared to unprotected infants. It also ...
Apr 24, 2026
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ACP supports AAP's evidence‑based childhood vaccine schedule
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is warning that recent federal changes to introduce a new, more limited vaccination schedule for U.S. children based on the Danish childhood vaccine schedule abandons long-standing, ...
Mar 16, 2026
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ACP advises all adults 75 or older get a protein subunit RSV vaccine
The American College of Physicians (ACP) issued updated vaccine practice points for physicians that advise adults aged 75 or older should receive a protein subunit Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine and those aged ...
Mar 2, 2026
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US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over
The U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity, according to the latest government data released Friday.
Jan 16, 2026
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Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew
The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can cause lingering ...
Jan 15, 2026
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What do the new US vaccine recommendations mean for parents and children?
On January 5, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cut the number of recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11. The curtailment drew sharp criticism from the nation's leading pediatric medical organizations ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Some flu measures decline, but it's not clear this severe season has peaked
U.S. flu infections showed signs of a slight decline last week, but health officials say it is not clear that this severe flu season has peaked.
Jan 10, 2026
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The CDC just sidelined these childhood vaccines: Here's what they prevent
The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term disability, and death.
Jan 8, 2026
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