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Razor Blade COVID-19 Variant Drives Up Cases in the U.S.

By MedXY 08/20/2025

The Stratus variant, known as XFG, now dominates COVID-19 cases in the U.S., complicating recovery efforts amidst rising infections and changing vaccine guidance.

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Declining Vaccination Rates Among US Kindergarteners: A Growing Public Health Concern

By MedXY 08/02/2025

Vaccination rates for US kindergarteners have declined for the third consecutive year, raising public health concerns. Experts attribute this trend to increased vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

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CDC Retracts Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation for Pregnancy: Clinical Context, Evidence, and Implications

By MedXY 07/30/2025

The CDC no longer universally recommends COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, prompting debate among clinicians as the FDA shifts vaccine composition to target the JN.1 variant. This article analyzes the evidence, rationale, and clinical implications.