Yet uptake of the vaccine was extremely low—less than 4% through November 2024.
The pediatric deaths push the season total to 216, surpassing last season's total of 207.
Part of a national rise in cases, Louisiana has reported two infant deaths from pertussis this year.
Women and those with severe olfactory dysfunction and/or nasal symptoms had a greater burden of the two measured conditions.
A point prevalence survey of long-term care facilities in 18 European countries found 3.1% of residents had at least one healthcare-associated infection.
Lab testing in Ohio linked a positive poultry packing sample to the strain infecting people.
Of 4.4 million COVID-19 patients, 1.4% had new-onset diabetes, with 0.8% being type 2 and 0.02% type 1.
Protection, especially for men, was strongest 2 to 3 years following vaccination.
Also, health departments in Illinois, North Dakota, and Missouri reported more measles cases.
The freeze-dried formulation will be easier to store and transport than the liquid-frozen formulation that Bavarian Nordic has been supplying to the US government.
Resistance developed in 10% of those treated with baloxavir.
A study at a sexual health clinic finds that significant declines in chlamydia and syphilis were sustained nearly 2 years after doxy-PEP was introduced.
The agency says the move aims to ensure that foreign companies that produce food and essential medicines for US consumers receive the same level of oversight as domestic companies.
The WHO's advisory group will also weigh in on COVID vaccine composition this month.
In other US news, Los Angeles County has reported its fourth measles case of the year.
Kansas reported a case from the Wichita area, the first since 2017.
About 6 in 10 presented accurate information on symptoms, preventive measures, and testing locations.
Two systematic reviews and meta-analyses found evidence that OMV-based meningococcal B vaccines offer moderate cross-protection.
Overweight and obesity were significantly associated with memory issues and persistent headache, among other conditions.
Four hard-hit countries—South Sudan, Angola, the DR Congo, and Sudan—account for about 90% of cases.
Hospitalized children who have an underlying condition other than asthma or who have reactive airway disease are at higher risk for poor outcomes.
Limited availability of information on antibiotics and lack of availability of appropriate antibiotics were cited as important challenges for appropriate antibiotic selection.
India's Nipah patient is from an area that has reported multiple outbreaks since 2018.
West Virginia detected cases within 10 miles of the county border, triggering the addition, officials said.
In a statement today, the company said it supports recent precautionary measures and that thorough investigations are needed to assess if the vaccine is the cause of the adverse events.
