A big change is happening in how kids get their vaccines. The government is now suggesting fewer shots. This shift is getting attention, especially from people who think the old rules were too strict. A senator from Kansas, who is also a doctor, thinks this is a good move. He said it might help peo
Boston is facing a tough flu season. Two very young kids, both under 2 years old, have died from the flu. This brings the total number of child flu deaths in the state to four this season. The city has seen a big jump in flu cases. From December 14 to December 27, 2025, confirmed flu cases went up
South Carolina is facing a growing measles outbreak. The state's health officials have reported 211 cases, a significant increase from the previous week's count of 185. This rapid spread is concerning, especially since measles is highly contagious. Most of the cases are concentrated in the northwes
A recent court decision has allowed major medical organizations to continue their legal battle against vaccine policies set by U. S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy. The lawsuit, filed by groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics, aims to challenge policies that they believe will reduce vacc
Many seniors are missing out on a key rule for their retirement savings. They are not taking out the required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from their accounts. This oversight leads to unnecessary tax penalties. The IRS has set rules that once someone hits a certain age, they must start withdrawin
UNC basketball has seen a shift in its national rankings. After a tough loss to SMU, the Tar Heels have dropped five spots in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll, now sitting at No. 17. This is a noticeable change from their previous position at No. 12. The loss also ended a seven-game winning streak,
The flu is making a strong comeback this season. The CDC has labeled the 2025-26 flu season as "moderately severe. " This is a big jump from last year's numbers. So far, there have been at least 11 million illnesses, 120, 000 hospitalizations, and 5, 000 deaths. Last year, the numbers were much lowe
The U. S. has made some big changes to its childhood vaccine schedule. Starting now, four vaccines won't be on the standard list. Instead, parents and doctors will decide together if kids need them. These vaccines are for rotavirus, flu, meningococcal disease, and hepatitis A. This isn't the usual
The flu is spreading fast across the United States. Recent data shows that more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms than ever before. This is the highest rate recorded since 1997. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, and sore throat. Most of these visits are from kids and young ad
Flu cases in the U. S. have shot up over the holidays, and experts are warning that this season might be particularly tough. Recent data shows that flu activity is already worse than last winter's severe outbreak in many ways. COVID-19 cases are also rising, but they're still not as common as flu ca
