Medical economics
Pediatricians scramble for RSV shots amid shortage
A steady stream of sick babies and worried parents started flowing into Dr. Monique Soileau-Burke's exam room in late October.
Dec 5, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Childhood pneumonia is surging—while the germs causing it are known, the effects of co-infections aren't
You may have heard reports about outbreaks of pneumonia affecting children in the Netherlands, Denmark and parts of the US and China, which are higher than usual for this time of year. Parents are keeping a watchful eye on ...
Dec 5, 2023
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Health
CDC advice on who should get the latest COVID-19 vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the 2023–2024 COVID-19 (mRNA) vaccine for everyone six months or older. The COVID-19 vaccine is strongly recommended for people who face the highest risk of ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, US health officials say
Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.
Dec 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to overcrowding in hospitals ...
Nov 27, 2023
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Pediatrics
What you need to know about the new RSV shot for babies
Ahead of the winter respiratory virus season, many parents were relieved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a shot to combat respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for infants and toddlers this summer.
Nov 24, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds risk factors for severe COVID-19 cases in children
Children who had preexisting health problems or who lived in the Southern United States had a higher risk for severe health outcomes from acute COVID-19 infections, according to researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. ...
Nov 21, 2023
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Health
Survey: Over a third of Americans worry about getting the flu, RSV or COVID-19
Over a third of American adults are worried that they or someone in their family will get the seasonal flu, COVID-19, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) in the next three months, according to a new health survey from the ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Expert explains RSV prevention for vulnerable populations
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that seriously affects vulnerable populations such as infants, young children and older adults. Dr. Wasem Alsabbagh, associate professor at the University of Waterloo School ...
Nov 20, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
RSV is straining some hospitals, and US officials are releasing more shots for newborns
RSV infections are rising sharply in some parts of the country, nearly filling hospital emergency departments in Georgia, Texas and some other states.
Nov 17, 2023
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