Parents face differing guidance on COVID-19 and flu vaccines for kids. CDC and AAP recommendations vary, especially for COVID shots in young children.
XFG, a recombination of variants LF.7 and LP.8.1.2, experienced a meteoric rise to become the predominant strain, having been responsible for 0% of U.S. cases through March, 14% by late June, 42% by ...
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Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns Has Nearly Eliminated Childhood Infections With This Virus in the US
About 80% of parents currently choose to follow CDC guidelines to vaccinate their babies for hepatitis B at birth.
The Trump administration is continuing its push to revise federal guidelines to delay the hepatitis B vaccine newborn dose for most children. This comes despite a failed attempt to do so at the most ...
On Sept. 18, the vaccine advisory committee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to change its recommendation on the combined vaccine for chickenpox and measles, mumps and rubella, ...
A healthcare worker wearing gloves administers a vaccine shot into a person’s upper arm. Photo: FRANK MERIÑO / Pexels (The Center Square) – Illinois health officials recommend all adults get the COVID ...
The CDC’s 2025 childhood vaccination schedule introduces important updates, including a COVID-19 vaccine for select children. Here’s what parents should expect.
Royal Caribbean has confirmed a new norovirus outbreak after more than 90 passengers and crew on the 'Serenade of the Seas' reported gastrointestinal symptoms during a 13-night cruise from San Diego ...
CDC panel shifts COVID vaccine policy to individual choice, dividing Southern Nevada residents on personal freedom vs. public health concerns.
Governor J.B. Pritzker is taking a stand against what he calls “medical misinformation” from the federal government, emphasizing the importance of accurate public health information.
The increase in flu activity and pediatric deaths could be driven by lower vaccination coverage. As of April 26, national flu vaccination coverage for the 2024-25 season was 49.2% among children 6 ...
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Marshall University’s School of Pharmacy will sponsor a pair of respiratory immunization clinics this week. They aim to make shots available to those who need them.
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