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A second death in the United States from severe respiratory illness possibly associated with vaping is being investigated by health officials.

Second Possible Death Reported in U.S. From Vaping-Related Lung Illness

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Meanwhile, Michigan becomes the first state to ban flavored electronic cigarettes
There is a long-term association between adolescent oral contraceptive use and depression risk in adulthood

Adolescent Oral Contraceptive Use Tied to Later Depression Risk

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Findings show long-term impact, regardless of current oral contraception use in adulthood
In a policy statement published online Sept. 2 in Pediatrics

Pediatric Flu Vaccine Guidelines Updated for 2019-20 Season

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Any form of licensed, age-appropriate vaccine is acceptable, with no preferred formulation or product
The New York City measles outbreak is over and the public health emergency that was declared on April 9 for parts of Brooklyn has ended

Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over

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No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July
The number of people who have developed a severe form of lung disease potentially tied to vaping has now risen to 215 cases across 25 states

As Lung Injury Cases Rise, CDC Advises ‘Do Not Vape’

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CDC, FDA working with state health officials to gather info on products, substances used by affected patients
Disparities in breastfeeding between black and white infants partly result from disparities in breastfeeding initiation

Racial Disparities Persist in Breastfeeding in U.S. Infants

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Smaller differences ID'd between black and white infants who initiate breastfeeding
Vaccine refusals have contributed to a "dramatic resurgence" of measles in Europe

WHO: ‘Dramatic Resurgence’ of Measles Occurring in Europe

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Four European countries have lost their status as having eliminated measles
Marijuana use is risky for young people and pregnant women

U.S. Surgeon General Warns of Marijuana’s Effect on Developing Brain

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AAP has long advised young people and pregnant or breastfeeding women not to use marijuana
About 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled in the United States because the clear silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard to children

Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles Recalled

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Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching, including 18 spouts found in children's mouths
From now on

Vaccine-Related Searches on Pinterest Will Show Only Public Health Organizations

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Last year, Pinterest stopped showing vaccine-related search results to halt spread of misinformation