CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years. The deaths surpassed last year's total of 207 and are the most since the 2009-10 swine flu pandemic.

🚨 The flu vaccination rate for U.S. children has plummeted from about 64% five years ago to 49% this season.
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The elevation of Pope Leo XIV is a profound and historic occasion. Like so many around the world, I am praying for him and wishing him and the Church well as his papacy begins.

Congratulations Meg and your team at IPS! Outstanding work!