FDA Panel Backs RSV Vaccine for Infants, Some Toddlers
Monoclonal antibody shot would protect against RSV in infants born during or entering their first RSV season
Recalled Newborn Loungers Tied to Two More Infant Deaths
Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs their breathing
Breastfeeding Tied to Later Educational Attainment
Breastfeeding duration of at least four months tied to modestly better educational outcomes
Kangaroo Mother Care Shows Mortality Benefits for Preterm, Low-Weight Infants
Review shows kangaroo mother care should be initiated within 24 hours of birth and at least for eight hours daily
Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Effective for Outpatient Treatment of COVID-19
Reduces 30-day risk for hospitalization and death, while only death was reduced in association with molnupiravir
Supervised Walking Program Benefits Veterans Admitted to Hospital
Odds lower for discharge to skilled nursing facility, but no difference seen in length of stay or having inpatient fall
<40 Percent of Children With Firearm Injury Receive Mental Health Care
Children with previous mental health service use, non-Hispanic Whites have higher odds of service use after injury
Overall Rate of Prepregnancy Diabetes 10.9 Per 1,000 in 2021
Rate increased by 27 percent from 8.6 in 2016; PDM rate increased with increasing maternal age and prepregnancy BMI
CDC: U.S. General Fertility Rate Slightly Decreased in 2022
Birth rate decreased by 3 percent for teenagers, with decreases in rates seen for both younger and older teenagers
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks Most Often Involve Norovirus
About 40 percent of outbreaks had at least one factor linked to food contamination by ill or infectious food worker
