COVID-19 Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Children, Young People
COVID-19 was among the 10 leading causes of death in CYP aged 0 to 19 during Aug. 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Not Tied to Increases in Guillain-Barré Syndrome
However, the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine was associated with increased risk at 21 and 42 days postvaccination
Measles Outbreak in Ohio Declared Over After 85 Cases
Outbreak declared finished with no new cases after a period of 42 days, or the equivalent of two measles virus incubation periods
URTI Symptoms Increased With Low Physical Activity in Preschoolers
Physical activity linked to fewer days of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms in children aged 4 to 7 years
4CMenB Vaccination Effective Against Invasive Meningococcal Disease in Children Under 5
Vaccine effectiveness with at least one dose was 64 percent against serogroup B, 82 percent against non-serogroup B disease
Inflation Reduction Act Estimated to Yield Billions in Drug Savings
Ceiling prices for negotiation would have reduced Medicare prescription drug spending by ~5 percent if implemented from 2018 to 2020
52,000 Pounds of Sausage Products Recalled Due to Listeria Danger
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions after eating these products
Cardiovascular Hospitalization Increased After Sepsis Hospitalization
Patients discharged after sepsis hospitalization have increased risk for all-cause mortality, all-cause rehospitalization
After Baby Formula Scandal, FDA Announces New Unit Focused on Food Safety
Agency will also create a new Center for Excellence in Nutrition to better inform Americans about the nutritional value of everyday foods
