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2017 to 2020 Saw 1,067 Homicides Recorded in Infants in U.S.

Higher homicide rates seen in infants born to mothers who were young, had multiple previous live births, were non-Hispanic Black

FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants

A single injection of Beyfortus administered before or during RSV season can provide protection during the season

Whole-Genomic Sequencing Increases Molecular Diagnostic Yield

Genomic sequencing has higher yield than targeted gene sequencing for infants suspected of having genetic disorders

Indigenous Children Continue to Experience High Rates of RSV

Annual respiratory syncytial virus-associated hospitalization rates varied from 35.7 to 132.3 per 1,000 children aged younger than 6 months

Newborn Screening for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Improves Survival

Hematopoietic cell transplant after 2010 no longer conveyed a survival advantage over earlier time intervals

V114 Pneumococcal Vaccine Has Acceptable Safety Profile for Infants

Generally comparable proportion of infants with injection-site, systemic, vaccine-related, serious adverse events for V114 and PCV13

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

Photon-Counting CT Offers Better Heart Imaging Quality Than Dual-Source CT

Signal-to-noise ratio and contrast-to-noise ratio higher with PCCT at similar radiation dose to dual-source CT

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