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Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Coverage of Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the Nexus archive.
- The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
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 rates in several high-income nations. The decline is attributed to medical advances, public health efforts, and new measures like RSV prevention strategies, though racial disparities in infant mortality persist.
- Respiratory viruses lingering longer than usual this year
Respiratory viruses, including RSV and a new COVID-19 variant, are persisting longer than usual this spring. The CDC reports delayed RSV cases and widespread spread of the variant across the country.