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The CDC's public health data gaps, including the removal of 200 datasets and over 8,000 webpages in January 2025, create risks for disease tracking and prevention. A 2026 study found 46% of previously monthly updated CDC data had unexplained pauses, primarily affecting respiratory virus and HIV data.

A comprehensive review of mRNA vaccines published in The Lancet confirms their safety and effectiveness, with potential applications beyond Covid-19, including influenza, RSV, and cancer. The study highlights rare serious side effects and emphasizes the technology's adaptability for treating various diseases.

Researchers at the University of Buffalo are developing a single vaccine to protect against Covid-19, flu, and RSV, which are referred to as a 'triple-demic' due to their combined impact on public health. The vaccine aims to address the three respiratory illnesses that collectively cause widespread illness and fatalities annually.

The U.S. infant mortality rate reached a record low in 2025, with 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, though it remains higher than in other high-income countries. The decline follows medical advances, public health efforts, and new measures like RSV vaccines for pregnant women and antibody shots for infants. However, disparities by race persist, and the U.S. rate lags behind nations such as Italy, Japan, and Sweden.

The U.S. infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low in 2025, with 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births, though it remains higher than in other high-income nations. The decline follows medical advances, public health efforts, and new measures like RSV prevention strategies, but disparities persist by race and other factors.

A new poll shows One Nation leading Labor in Australia, while support for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declines. An RSV warning is issued for older Australians.

Routine vaccines such as flu and shingles shots may lower the risk of dementia, with scientists proposing a hypothesis that they train a part of the immune system to shield against mental deterioration. The connection between vaccines and dementia risk is still being researched, but evidence suggests a link. Further study could lead to new treatments or preventions for dementia.