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Trump linked MMR vaccines to autism. Ties between the two were just debunked again

The results come at a fraught time for U.S. public health, and in particular for childhood vaccinations, including the MMR. Federal data reveals that MMR vaccination rates have been steadily dropping since before the pandemic and cases of life-threatening measles are at a 35-year high

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The back-to-school mistake that could put your child at risk of injury

Backpacks often become too heavy for kids, as students carry laptops, textbooks and more

The Independent UK

FDA Creates a New Device Category for Noise-Canceling Systems Inside Newborn Incubators

FDA formally classified active noise attenuation systems for infant incubators as Class II devices, setting testing and labeling requirements.

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Child drowning deaths have increased over the last 7 years. These are the safety precautions every parent should take

Drowning is the leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 – and the number of deaths has significantly increased in the past seven years

The Independent UK

Pediatricians Warn Infants and Toddlers Face Greater Heat Risks as Extreme Summer Temperatures Peak Across the U.S.

Pediatricians warn infants and toddlers face extreme heat risks during the current heat dome. They can't regulate temperature or communicate distress. Here's how to protect them now.

Medical Daily

Teen Depression Often Looks Nothing Like Adult Depression, and Experts Say Parents Often Miss the Early Warning Signs

Teen depression often shows as irritability and withdrawal, not sadness. Here's what the AAP and clinical research say parents should watch for and when to act.

Medical Daily

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture

Concerns surrounding young people’s screen time are widespread.

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Childhood Obesity in India Is Climbing: What Parents Can Do About Diet, Screen Time, and Sugar

The numbers Indian parents are not seeingA 2023 analysis published in The Lancet tracked childhood obesity rates across South Asia and found that India now has over 12.5 million children with obesity, the second-highest count globally after China. The rate has more than tripled since the early 2000s. This is…

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Idaho Mother Accused of Killing Her Twins Faces Hearing as Defense Blames Vaccines

An Idaho mother was indicted June 29 on two counts of first-degree murder after prosecutors say she suffocated her 18-month-old twins. Court date is July 14.

Medical Daily

AAP's Transgender Treatment Allegations Revived as Seventh Circuit Clears Florida to Resume Case

The Seventh Circuit Court has reopened Florida's lawsuit against the AAP, allowing the state to pursue claims about transgender youth treatments, with significant implications for state and federal legal dynamics.

International Business Times UK

A mom blamed vaccines for her kids’ deaths and became the face of a movement. Cops say she was a murderer

Andrea Shaw, a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the American Academy of Pediatrics, claims her toddlers died after complications from flu shots

The Independent UK

Drowning Is the Leading Cause of Death in Children Under 5, and the Deadliest Weeks of the Year Are Beginning

Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1–4. July–August are peak months. CDC and AAP recommend designating a sober "water watcher" at every outdoor event.

Medical Daily

An Idaho mother who said her toddler twins died after vaccinations has been charged with murder

An Idaho woman who said her toddler twins died last year after getting vaccinated now faces murder charges in their deaths

The Independent UK

Infant Formula Makers Were Required to Tell the FDA When Babies Died — Records Show They Never Did

KFF Health News found the FDA received zero formula maker death notifications going back to 2000. Abbott's expert testified it never reported a single death for preterm formula.

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Premature Infants in NICUs Face a Higher Risk of NEC from Formula, Experts Warn

If your premature baby is in the NICU on cow's milk formula, ask about NEC risk now. Here are the specific questions to ask your neonatologist and what the evidence shows.

Medical Daily

The Fourth of July Is One of America's Highest Drowning-Risk Days: What Parents Need to Do Today

July 4 is one of America's highest drowning-risk days. The American Red Cross identifies 5 core water safety skills every child should have. Here's the checklist for parents today.

Medical Daily

A Rewritten Federal Vaccine Charter Could Determine Whether Your Fall Flu Shot Is Covered by Insurance

A rewritten federal vaccine committee charter and ongoing court fight mean fall 2026 flu and COVID vaccine insurance coverage decisions have no official body to finalize them.

Medical Daily

A Child Developed Life-Threatening Kidney Failure from a Raw Cheese Outbreak — Here Is What Every Parent Needs to Know

A child developed HUS — a potentially fatal kidney complication — in California's 2026 raw cheddar E. coli outbreak. Here's what HUS is and why the AAP says children should never eat raw dairy.

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Oklahoma Expanded Raw Milk Sales Tenfold as Active Illness Outbreaks Were Underway in Three States

Oklahoma expanded raw milk sales tenfold in May 2026 while active outbreaks hit Idaho, Louisiana, and California. One child developed HUS. Here's the policy and the health data.

Kids Ain't Cheap

The Screen-Time Paradox: How Digital Isolation Masks Early Autism Signs

Autism spectrum disorder now affects about 1 in 31 children in the United States, making early recognition and intervention more important than ever. At the same time, digital media has become a routine part of childhood, creating new questions about how heavy screen use may influence the way parents notice—or…

Kids Ain't Cheap

How to Respond When a School Delays an Autism Evaluation

Parents often expect schools to move quickly when concerns about a child’s development are raised, but that is not always what happens. Long wait times, staffing shortages, and scheduling challenges can delay an autism evaluation, leaving families feeling frustrated and uncertain. While delays are common across the United States, parents…

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States Consider Screen Time Restrictions as New Study Finds 61% Higher Depression Risk in Children on Devices Over 4 Hours Daily

A 50,231-child study confirms 4+ daily screen hours raise depression risk 61% in kids. Massachusetts just passed one of America's strictest social media bans.

International Business Times UK

Trump Orders Change That Could Reduce Childhood Vaccines Recommended for Kids

President Trump has ordered US health agencies to review and potentially reduce childhood vaccine recommendations, following a federal assessment comparing US immunisation schedules with those of other countries.

The Mary Sue

RFK Jr.’s latest move to gut vaccine recommendations hit a snag. Now Trump’s team is begging a judge to let them keep dismantling public health

The Trump administration is fighting to keep slashing childhood vaccine recommendations after a federal judge temporarily blocked the move. On April 29, 2026, government lawyers filed an appeal to overturn a March 16 court order that paused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to stop broadly recommending vaccines for…

The Conversation

What declining vaccination rates mean for families in Allegheny County – where 1 in 3 kindergarten classrooms lack herd immunity for measles

As the risk of measles remains an ongoing concern, herd immunity in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is already slipping. According to data obtained via The Washington Post in January 2026, 1 in 3 Allegheny County kindergartners were in a classroom too far below adequate vaccination coverage to stop a measles outbreak…

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