The American Academy of Pediatrics says less than half of children receive an annual flu shot, which prevents hospitalizations and death.
Overnight work increased the risk of persistent symptoms but not of infection itself, suggesting that circadian disruption has a stronger effect on recovery.
60% to 70% of deaths are still occurring in the community.
Having more symptoms of long COVID is associated with a worsened perspective on life.
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program needs fixing, and a new bipartisan bill offers an opportunity that shouldn't be passed up.
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The Influenza Vaccines R&D Roadmap Initative
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Overall antibiotic use at US hospitals in 2023 was similar to that in 2015, according to a CDC-led survey.
The outbreak in DR Congo has surpassed 4,000 cases and shows no signs of slowing.
I want to assure people that the vast majority of produce that they eat in this country is very safe. They still can eat leafy greens on the store shelf right now and it doesn't necessarily mean that they're at risk.
How to avoid inappropriate dental antibiotics
Going to the dentist is unavoidable. But getting an antibiotic prescription from the dentist isn't. Part 3 of a 3-part series on potential harms from taking antibiotics for dental procedures.
