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For the first time since February, the US topped 900,000 cases in a week, and more kids are hospitalized than ever before.

Misinformation has led people to avoid effective approaches, causing avoidable illnesses and death, he says.

"Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with more patients than can be managed with typical care standards."

Few resources address when contact precautions can be stepped back, and hospital approaches vary.

The Obama administration unveils a plan for addressing the threat in the next 5 years.

The evidence-based guidance is part of a series on preventing hospital infections.