Exemptions rose in 41 states, with 14 reporting that over 5% of kindergartners had an exemption from at least one vaccine.
Detection of the NDM gene, which confers resistance to multiple antibiotic classes, in blood cultures of hospitalized patients was associated with 48% mortality.
Health officials in the DRC are making progress with administering vaccine to high-risk people, as Nigeria expect to start its campaign next week.
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