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A large study of nearly 20,000 children found that the flu vaccine was effective at preventing hospitalizations and outpatient visits, with protection ranging from 34% to 60% across three recent seasons. This confirms that vaccination remains the best tool to reduce the risk of serious flu illness in children, especially since vaccine uptake was low, with fewer than half of kids getting the shot each season.
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An analysis of 59 intensive care units in Chile from 2015 to 2024 shows that high rates of multidrug-resistant bacteria are being driven by the use of specific antibiotics like quinolones and carbapenems. Strengthening antibiotic stewardship programs and oversight by specialists is a critical step that could reduce this serious public health burden in hospitals.
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A U.S. study analyzing homicide data from 2018 to 2022 found significant racial and ethnic differences in the killings of adult women, with intimate partner violence playing a key role. This research highlights a critical area for targeted public health intervention and prevention strategies to address violence against women.
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