While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.

Your Four State Public Radio News, Classical Music & Weather Source Airing The Most Public Radio Shows in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma or Arkansas (94 Programs)

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Hear 24/7 weather forecasts and alerts for the Four States from the National Weather Service on KRPS HD-4.

Health insurers balk at paying for newborns' RSV immunization in the hospital

NPR | By Rob Stein

Published October 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM CDT

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Many infants are leaving the hospital without getting immunized against RSV. Why? Because many insurance companies won't pay for the shots while the newborn is in the hospital.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Rob Stein

Rob Stein is a Correspondent and Senior Editor on NPR's Science Desk.