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CDC recommends first-ever RSV vaccine during pregnancy

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended the first-ever vaccine designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus. The CDC said the Pfizer vaccine should be taken during weeks 32 and 36 of pregnancy. Source

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NTSB investigating cause of fatal New York bus crash

National Transportation Safety Board investigators are working to determine what caused a charter bus carrying a high school marching band to overturn while on a New York interstate Thursday, leaving two adults dead and several students injured. The crashed bus was carrying members of Long Island’s Farmingdale High School marching band to a music camp in Pennsylvania. Errol Barnett has more. Source

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UAW strike expands to dozens of distribution centers

The United Auto Workers strike against the Big Three automakers expanded to 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers across 20 states Friday. However, the expansion did not include Ford. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

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Tropical Storm Ophelia bears down on Atlantic Coast

Tropical Storm Ophelia strengthened Friday evening as it approached North Carolina and Virginia. It is expected to bring heavy rains and powerful winds to the Mid-Atlantic Coast this weekend. Meteorologist Alex Wilson from The Weather Channel has the latest forecast. Source

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Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on fraud, extortion

Following a years-long corruption investigation, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife were indicted by a federal grand jury Friday on allegations they traded political favors with three New Jersey businessmen in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes. Scott MacFarlane has details. Source

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Pregnant women now recommended to screen for blood pressure conditions at all prenatal checkups

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending pregnant women undergo regular screenings for blood-pressure conditions at every prenatal appointment. The new guidance comes after incidents of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women increased from about 13% in 2017, to 16% in 2019, impacting at least one in seven deliveries. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, OB/GYN and chief medical officer for Verywell Health, joined CBS News to discuss the new recommendation. Source

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