The new Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research at Texas Children’s Hospital announced that it will implement the nation’s first major “cocoon strategy” vaccination program to protect newborn infants from the life-threatening infection pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough.

Maverick Thomas, a baby, just over a day old is in critical condition at the Hennepin County Medical Center's burn unit in Minnesota in the United States after his oxygen hood caught fire burning 18% of his body. He was under care by doctors at Mercy Hospital located in in Coon Rapids when the fire occurred on Tuesday January 22

Simplicity announces cribs recall due to hazards, particularly the drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create dangerous situation for babies.

VeriChip Corporation a provider of RFID systems for healthcare and patient-related needs, announced today that it has sold its 1,200th RFID-based system for the protection of newborn infants and pediatric patients. This includes systems sold under the Hugs, HALO and MyChild brands.