The infant mortality rate in the U.S. has significantly decreased to 5.5 per 1,000 live births in 2024, down from 5.6 in previous years. Experts suggest that a vaccination campaign against RSV, among other public health interventions, may be a key factor in this positive change. Due to the pandemic's impact, earlier years saw a rise in infant mortality, but ongoing medical advancements and health measures for mothers and infants have contributed to an overall decrease over decades. Experts remain optimistic about continued improvements as final data is anticipated later this year.
The U.S. infant mortality rate dropped to 5.5 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024, signaling a potential effect of recent vaccination campaigns.
Experts attribute the decline in infant mortality to a vaccination campaign against RSV and improved health measures for pregnant women and infants.
The U.S. has improved its infant mortality rate over the decades due to medical advancements, despite initial increases during the pandemic.
Health officials are optimistic about the final data showing continued improvement in infant mortality rates due to recent public health efforts.
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