An Italian study finds an RSV-positive rapid antigen test in children aged nine to 36 months was associated with a 48% reduced risk of receiving an antibiotic.
South Carolina officials say the state has seen 990 measles cases.
The relatively low-cost technology has saved millions of lives—and dollars.
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