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Some Pregnant Women and Infants Received the Wrong R.S.V. Shots

Mistaken administration of the wrong R.S.V. vaccine has occurred in at least 128 pregnant women and 25 young children.
Arexvy vaccine, not approved for pregnant women or young children, was mistakenly given to pregnant women and children under 2, raising concerns about potential harm.

WSJ News Exclusive | When Covid Hit, They Were in Diapers. So Why Are Kindergarteners Struggling?

Young children are falling behind in math and reading due to the pandemic.
Kindergarten students in 2023 were 2 percentage points less likely to start school at grade level compared to 2019.
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Severe Obesity Is Increasing in Young U.S. Children

Severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children, including those in a government food program.
Around 2.5% of preschool-aged children in the Women, Infants and Children program were severely obese in 2020.

Severe Obesity Is Increasing in Young U.S. Children

Severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children, including those in a government food program.
Around 2.5% of preschool-aged children in the Women, Infants and Children program were severely obese in 2020.

Severe Obesity Is Increasing in Young U.S. Children

Severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children, including those in a government food program.
Around 2.5% of preschool-aged children in the Women, Infants and Children program were severely obese in 2020.

Severe Obesity Is Increasing in Young U.S. Children

Severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children, including those in a government food program.
Around 2.5% of preschool-aged children in the Women, Infants and Children program were severely obese in 2020.
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Severe Obesity Is Increasing in Young U.S. Children

Severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children, including those in a government food program.
Around 2.5% of preschool-aged children in the Women, Infants and Children program were severely obese in 2020.
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