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More children are developing hepatitis and researchers want to know why

Saturday, April 23 by ABC News

(LONDON) — A rise in hepatitis cases among children is under investigation by experts.Some recent reports from the U.S., U.K., and EU health organizations including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, show that some children between 11 months and 13 years old... Read More.

Guns were No. 1 killer of children and adolescents in 2020, CDC data shows

Saturday, April 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — Firearms surpassed car accidents as the No. 1 killer among children and teens, according to startling new data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday.As firearm deaths for all Americans reached a new peak in 2020 --... Read More.

CDC investigating unusual rise in hepatitis cases in children

Friday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday that the public health agency is looking into a cluster of hepatitis cases among children.According to a press release, the federal agency is studying nine hepatitis cases in Alabama "of unknown origin... Read More.

When will vaccines be authorized for kids under 5? Here’s what we know

Friday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When a judge on Monday overruled the mask mandate on public transportation, parents with kids too young to be vaccinated felt renewed anxiety about the country moving too quickly toward pre-pandemic normalcy while they were still stuck in a pre-vaccine world.But... Read More.

Maine confirms deadly case of rare tick-borne illness

Friday, April 22 by ABC News

(AUGUSTA, Maine) -- A Maine resident has died from a rare but potentially dangerous tick-borne illness, health officials said.The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday it has confirmed a fatal case of Powassan virus, an illness spread by the bite of... Read More.

COVID outbreak as nearly 100 prom goers test positive

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Dozens of high school students in California contracted COVID-19 after attending their prom.San Mateo High School held the party on April 9 at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, about 18 miles away. Following the event, however, 90 out of... Read More.

Kindergarten vaccination rates dip below target for 2020-2021

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- National vaccination coverage for kindergarteners during the 2020-2021 school year fell below the nationwide target of 95% coverage, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention analysis.This includes MMR, DTaP and varicella vaccines, which protect against multiple diseases including measles,... Read More.

Almost half of Americans breathing more unhealthy air than ever before: Report

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Almost half of Americans -- 137 million people -- are experiencing more days of "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" air quality than in the previous two decades combined, according to a report published this week by the American Lung Association.The annual "State... Read More.

Baby born at 23 weeks gets special surgery to fix incomplete esophagus

Thursday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 1-year-old girl is back at home in Nebraska after receiving life-saving treatment in Colorado, including a surgery with magnets that helped connect a large gap in her esophagus.Harper and her fraternal twin sister, Gabriella, were born prematurely on Feb. 22,... Read More.

FDA issues warning about false results with prenatal genetic screening tests

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Common prenatal tests done to test for genetic abnormalities are the subject of a new warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The FDA issued a notice Tuesday warning people about the risk of "false results, inappropriate use and inappropriate interpretation... Read More.

C-sections explained: From what to expect to the questions women should ask

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- During her pregnancy with her first child, Emily Brown said she planned to have a natural, non-medicated birth.But the way Brown, 34, of Oklahoma, ended up giving birth to her daughter was through a cesarean section when she went into labor... Read More.

What to know about COVID-19 risks as travel mask mandate is lifted

Wednesday, April 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Confusion abounded after a federal judge in Florida struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's travel mask mandate Monday.The mandate, first announced in January 2021, required travelers to wear masks on airplanes, in airports and other travel hubs, and... Read More.

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More children are developing hepatitis and researchers want to know why

Guns were No. 1 killer of children and adolescents in 2020, CDC data shows

CDC investigating unusual rise in hepatitis cases in children

When will vaccines be authorized for kids under 5? Here’s what we know

Maine confirms deadly case of rare tick-borne illness

COVID outbreak as nearly 100 prom goers test positive

Kindergarten vaccination rates dip below target for 2020-2021

Almost half of Americans breathing more unhealthy air than ever before: Report

Baby born at 23 weeks gets special surgery to fix incomplete esophagus

FDA issues warning about false results with prenatal genetic screening tests

C-sections explained: From what to expect to the questions women should ask

What to know about COVID-19 risks as travel mask mandate is lifted

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