Ask CDC about vaccinating pregnant ‘people’, preemies and newborns today vs 20 years ago” in response to a CBS News X post about the CDC report.
Two of these causes of infant death, maternal complications and bacterial sepsis, showed statistically significant (greater than would be expected by chance) increases of 2.6 infant deaths per 100,000 live births and 2.1 infant deaths per 100,000 live births respectively.
Overall, infant mortality was 5.60 per 100,000 in 2022, compared with 5.44 per 100,000 in 2021, a 3% rise.
The CDC, World Health Organization (WHO), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and evidence-based research support vaccinations for preventable diseases and reducing infant mortality.
Reuters has previously addressed similar false claims that vaccinations were linked to sudden infant death syndrome rates in the U.S.CDC did not respond to requests for comment.
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Dr, Sandy L, Chung, Eric Eichenwald, Read
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