A groundbreaking study reveals that newborns carry antibiotic resistance genes within hours of birth, challenging our understanding of how these dangerous traits spread. Researchers are now investigating whether these genes come from the mother or the environment during delivery.
A groundbreaking new vaccine given during pregnancy is slashing RSV-related hospital admissions in newborns by over 80%, according to UK health officials. This innovative approach to infant protection could transform how we prevent serious respiratory infections in vulnerable babies.
In hospitals across Maine, pediatricians are increasingly encountering parents who decline routine newborn vaccines and preventive treatments. This emerging trend raises important questions about parental choice, medical recommendations, and how healthcare providers navigate these critical conversations.