In total, 76% of Americans said they trusted the measles vaccine for kids, down from 84% six years ago.
The United Nations says there are small signs of progress.
The Mifflin County Coroner says an 18-year-old has died of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, a rare and severe neurologic complication of measles.
The review of 2021-2023 Medicaid data also found significant regional variation in pediatric sepsis mortality rates.
The resulting aerosols can create a potential pathway for inhalation of airborne pathogens.
Also, the FDA appointed 4 men to senior leadership roles, including the newly created position of deputy commissioner for technology and AI.
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