November 27, 2023 How Many Americans Have Received the Updated COVID-19 Shot? Public health leaders are closely monitoring the spread of respiratory viruses coming out of the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 16, 2023 Celebrating Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day Today is Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day. The event provides an opportunity to increase national awareness for pressure injury prevention and to educate the public.
November 14, 2023 U.S. Life Expectancy Gap Widens U.S. life expectancy declined again during 2021, and the longevity gap between women and men continues to widen.
November 13, 2023 School-Age Vaccine Exemptions Reach New High Exemption rates for kindergarten immunizations reached an all-time high this year, according to a new report from the CDC.
November 09, 2023 What Makes a ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital? This week, the Biden administration launched its new “Birthing-Friendly” hospital designation to recognize high-quality maternity care.
November 07, 2023 A Focus on Drug Shortages The nation continues to grapple with shortages of nearly 130 over-the-counter and prescription medications, including Adderall, amoxicillin, and certain cancer treatments that have been in short supply this year.
November 01, 2023 Infant Mortality Rose during 2022 The national infant mortality rate rose 3 percent from 2021 to 2022, representing the first year-to-year increase since 2002, according to a new CDC report.
October 31, 2023 COVID-19 Treatment Goes to Commercial Market The Biden administration is aiming for a smooth transition as the rollout of COVID-19 treatments shifts to the private commercial market on Wednesday.
October 25, 2023 A Worldwide Loneliness Challenge A new survey released this week indicates more than a quarter of people feel very or fairly lonely, representing more than a billion people worldwide.
October 24, 2023 CDC Offers Recommendations for New RSV Shots amid Shortage The CDC this week issued new recommendations for providers to help manage a limited supply of a new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) drug for infants and toddlers.