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Pertussis Surge and Hepatitis B Vaccine Changes Spark Public Health Concerns Across United States

Pertussis Surge and Hepatitis B Vaccine Changes Spark Public Health Concerns Across United States

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 Listeners, as of today, public health alerts across the United States focus on stable respiratory illnesses, surging pertussis cases, and major shifts in federal vaccine guidance, particularly for hepatitis B in newborns. The Mississippi State Department of Health reports that influenza-like illness cases held steady at 2.5 percent for the week ending December 6, lower than last year's 4.1 percent, with the highest rates in District III at 15.4 percent and among those aged 5 to 24. COVID-like illness rose slightly but stays below flu levels, while RSV detections dropped, though it remains a top cause of infant hospitalizations nationwide. Most concerning, pertussis or whooping cough cases hit 139 this year, topping totals from the past 16 years, mainly in kids 5 to 17, with 20 unvaccinated infants under 7 months affected; the department urges boosters for parents, grandparents, and childcare workers.

Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted recently to end the universal recommendation for hepatitis B shots in all newborns, a policy since 1991 that slashed child infections by 99 percent. Now, it's limited to babies born to hepatitis-positive mothers, with others delaying to at least two months via individual decisions, plus optional antibody tests before later doses. Critics like Dr. Cody Meissner of Dartmouth and Sen. Bill Cassidy call this risky, noting half of carriers are unaware and vaccines safely prevent liver disease, cancer, and failure. Local pushback is strong: Deschutes County in Oregon and St. Charles Health System follow West Coast Health Alliance guidelines sticking to birth doses for full protection. California Governor Gavin Newsom hired former CDC leaders Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry as consultants to counter federal changes amid vaccine misinformation concerns, joining a West Coast alliance with Oregon and Washington for science-based advice.

Portland Public Health renews calls for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing due to rising cases. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases stresses flu, COVID-19, and RSV prevention through updated vaccines, hygiene, and clean air, noting antivirals help high-risk groups. The World Health Organization highlights seasonal flu and avian flu risks in the U.S., plus progress on universal health coverage but ongoing challenges.

Stay vigilant this winter: get vaccinated if eligible, wash hands, cover coughs, and consult providers—vaccines cut severity even if not foolproof. Pregnant women, infants, elderly, and immunocompromised need extra care.

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