💨 Abstract

The U.S. infant mortality rate decreased in 2024, dropping to 5.5 deaths per 1,000 live births from 5.6 in the previous two years. This decline is attributed to a vaccination campaign against RSV, a common cause of dangerous cold-like symptoms in infants. The CDC reported about 19,900 infant deaths in 2024, down from 20,150 in 2023.

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