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The CDC is calling CRE, a deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a nightmare, as it has infected hospitals in 42 states. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on the outbreak, which has so far been contained to hospitals and nursing homes. (TODAY)

The Centers for Disease Control has identified deadly 'nightmare' bacteria that's resistant to antibiotics and spreading through the nation's hospitals. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

A program called Musicians on Call strives to bring music to the bedsides of patients too sick to leave their hospital beds. NBC's Lester Holt reports. (Nightly News)

The flu shot is still available and health care providers are urging people to get vaccinated to protect those who are most at-risk for complications. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

Because of the overwhelming number of flu cases, many hospitals are implementing "rolling diversions," sending away incoming ambulances and temporarily closing emergency rooms to care for older patients with severe symptoms. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports from Milwaukee (TODAY)

Even though it's still early in the flu season, hospitals around the country are stretching their resources to face an onslaught of patients sick with the flu. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)

Mayor Michael Bloomberg and the New York City health department launch a controversial plan to promote breastfeeding. WNBC's Roseanne Colletti reports. (NBC News)

A new report suggests doctors across the country are using surgical tools contaminated with blood and other debris and because the FDA doesn't require hospitals to report it, many incidents are unknown. NBC's chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (TODAY)