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Warning that flu symptoms are changing as US already suffering worst season in 25 years: ‘We’re really worried what’s to come’

Last year was the deadliest flu season for kids since CDC record-collecting began 20 years ago

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New Vaccine Recommendations

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Reason

US Announces Fewer Childhood Vaccine Requirements—Trump: 'No Longer Require 72 Jabs for Healthy Children'

The US updates its childhood vaccine schedule, recommending fewer shots and emphasizing personalized decisions, sparking debate over public health and disease prevention.

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CDC Vaccine Schedule Changes Explained: What Parents Need to Know Right Now

CDC updates the childhood vaccine schedule after an international review. Here's what changed, what didn't, and what parents need to know now.

International Business Times UK

Trump again urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol as the CDC slashes recommended vaccines for children

The messaging echoed a series of comments from September where the president falsely claimed the active ingredient in over-the-counter painkillers was tied to rising autism diagnoses

The Independent UK

Robert F Kennedy Jr's Vision Realised: Four Vaccines Dropped From Kids' Schedule

The US revises its childhood vaccine schedule, dropping four shots and advancing Robert F Kennedy Jr's long-term goal, sparking debate among parents and health experts.

International Business Times UK

US government overhauls the childhood vaccine schedule in unprecedented move

Federal health officials are attempting to make the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule more like that of Denmark. Experts say the decision lacks scientific backing.

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Flu Season's Here—This Dividend-Payer Controls the Shot Market

With flu season in full swing, drugmakers are hoping for a short-term tailwind after a lackluster 2025. Sanofi could be the winning ticket.

MarketBeat

Hospitals Under Pressure as US Flu Cases Explode After Worst Outbreak Since 2018

Influenza cases have risen sharply across the US in December, raising concerns for health authorities after the country recorded its most severe flu season since 2018.

International Business Times UK

Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information

Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations

The Guardian - US

US sees spike in flu cases in December, after most severe season since 2018

Not clear whether more people will get the flu this season, but more than 3,100 people have died in last year in US

The Guardian - US

A major vaccine measure will disappear in 2026 and the Trump administration are celebrating

Sounds like there's going to be a lot of dead kids in 2026.

We Got This Covered

10 Childhood Illnesses Making a Comeback in U.S. Schools

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Kids Ain't Cheap

Deadly Fungus Spreads Across 27 States as CDC Warns Drug-Resistant Infections Are Rising

CDC reports over 7,000 Candida auris cases across 27 US states, warning the drug-resistant fungus poses growing risks in hospitals and care homes.

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The Independent UK

Child death toll rises from flu in US as surging cases have some states breaking grim records

Hospitalizations have nearly doubled from 9,944 to 19,053 from week of December 13 to week of December 20

Axios

Vaccination rates plummet nationwide. See how your county compares

These plunging vaccination rates helped ignite the rise of measles cases.

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Is Seafood Becoming Less Safe to Eat?

If your feed makes it feel like seafood is riskier every month, you’re not alone. Between recalls, “do not eat” alerts, and scary headlines about bacteria, it’s easy to wonder if seafood becoming less safe is the new normal. The truth is that seafood is still a healthy, budget-friendly protein…

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From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 2026

Live Science's health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.

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The Guardian - US

‘She has no expertise’: the US medical community girds for Tracy Beth Høeg’s tenure at the FDA

The Danish American who doubted Covid shots is meant to lead drug regulation – but has focused on vaccines

Axios

U.S. measles cases reach highest level in over 30 years, CDC reports

The U.S. will likely lose its globally recognized measles "elimination status" by Jan. 2026.

The Independent UK

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus

The Independent UK

This super bug is spreading across half the US

The fungus poses a greater risk for vulnerable populations in nursing homes and hospitals

LiveScience

Trump 2.0 is dismantling American science. Here's what's at stake, according to researchers.

U.S.-based researchers detail how their work has been disrupted by funding cuts and policy changes ushered by the second Trump administration.

Axios

"Super flu" surge: What to know about spiking flu cases and the surging "Super K" variant

The flu is back and joins COVID and norovirus as diseases hitting the U.S. this month.

The Guardian - US

What is norovirus and how contagious is it?

Symptoms of the virus include diarrhea and vomiting and it infects about 684 million people globally every year

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