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Why we’re seeing shortages of children’s over-the-counter medicine

Why we’re seeing shortages of children’s over-the-counter medicine 1

Over the past few weeks, reports have emerged of sporadic shortages of over-the-counter children’s medications including Children’s Tylenol, Motrin and ibuprofen in some locations. It comes amid a respiratory virus season that started earlier than usual with the highest number…

Why flu and strep A can be so serious in children

Why flu and strep A can be so serious in children 6

Amid a flu season that started earlier than expected there’s also been a higher number of strep A cases in children this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory warning last month about the increase to…

Which states have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates?

Which states have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates? 9

Almost two years into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, several states are still struggling to immunize their residents. Among the 10 states with the lowest vaccination rates, as of Wednesday, none have cracked the 60% mark of being fully vaccinated, according…

What’s behind dramatic drop in monkeypox cases in the US

What’s behind dramatic drop in monkeypox cases in the US 16

After weeks of rising cases, the monkeypox outbreak appears to be significantly slowing down in the United States. As of Sept. 21, the latest date for which data is available, the seven-day case average was 197, according to the Centers…