Azithromycin Cuts Maternal Sepsis, Death in Vaginal Delivery
For women planning vaginal delivery, azithromycin linked to lower risk for maternal sepsis or death
Recommended 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Published
Changes include new section relating to COVID-19 vaccines, addition of newly licensed vaccine for hepatitis B
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
Highly effective against delta, moderately effective against omicron infection and hospital admission in infants
U.S. Maternal Mortality, Morbidity Increased in Sickle Cell Disease
Median of 28.9 percent of the increased risk of deliveries to people with SCD was explained by racial disparities
Maternal Tdap Vaccination Protects Youngest Infants From Pertussis
Incidence of pertussis decreased among infants younger than 2 months after maternal Tdap vaccination implementation
Mental Health Concerns Increasingly Addressed at Primary Care Visits
Black patients and Hispanic patients 40 percent less likely to have mental health concern addressed than Whites and non-Hispanics, respectively
Perinatal Uninsurance More Likely for Rural Residents
Uninsurance increased during prepregancy, birth, postpartum for rural residents versus urban counterparts
Genetic, Environmental Prenatal Risk Factors Play Role in Early Atopic Dermatitis
Nonmodifiable risk factors include gestational diabetes, maternal history of allergy, prenatal history of eczema
USPSTF Recommends BP Measurement Throughout Pregnancy
Grade B recommendation for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy screening applies to all asymptomatic pregnant persons
More Than 400 Snacks, Sandwiches Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Products recalled after environmental samples tested positive for L. monocytogenes; no reports of illness so far
