United States Health News API

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            "title": "CDC approves major child vaccine change, rejects controversial one",
            "description": "The CDC formally approved a major change to the childhood immunization schedule by dropping the long-standing recommendation for all newborns to get a hepatitis B vaccine.",
            "content": "The CDC formally approved a major change to the childhood immunization schedule by dropping the long-standing recommendation for all newborns to get a hepatitis B vaccine.\nDecember 16, 2025 at 6:33 p.m. ESTYesterday at 6:33 p.m. EST\nThe Centers for D... [276 chars]",
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            "title": "A new flu variant is creating surging cases earlier than expected and causing severe illness, experts warn. What you need to know.",
            "description": "The flu is severe this year. Here's how you can stay safe.",
            "content": "‘Tis the season … for coughing, muscle aches and fevers. This year, a new strain of influenza, known as influenza A H3N2 or the subclade K variant, according to Fox News, is spreading rapidly across the globe and in the United States. This week, the ... [2997 chars]",
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            "title": "Colorado sees first influenza-associated pediatric death of 2025-2026 season; doctor at Denver Health gives recommendation",
            "description": "Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged, died last week, according to state health officials.",
            "content": "Colorado health officials have confirmed the state's first influenza-associated pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child, who was elementary school-aged and lived in the Denver metro area, died last week, according to the Colorado Departmen... [1772 chars]",
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