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10/16/2025

10/01/2025

H5N1 bird flu continues to spread across animals and into humans. A new vaccine shows strong protection in early lab studies.

09/29/2025

Climate change is helping dangerous diseases spread across the Arctic. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting permafrost and damaging ecosystems.

09/24/2025

Gepotidacin offers hope as drug-resistant infection continues to spread globally. The pill’s success marks a major step forward in STI treatment.

09/22/2025

CDC advisors voted to lower the minimum age for RSV vaccination. Adults aged 50 to 59 with risk factors may now qualify.

The CDC reduced the minimum age for RSV vaccination. Adults aged 50 to 59 with risk factors may now qualify.

09/17/2025

Candida auris is spreading fast and becoming harder to control. It poses serious risks for patients in hospitals and long-term care.

09/15/2025

A new treatment shows promise for patients with late-stage anthrax infections. It may help reduce deaths and limit anthrax’s use as a weapon.

09/10/2025

With the flu and sinus infections showing similar symptoms, how can you tell which virus it is?

09/08/2025

Sugar cubes were used to administer vaccines against polio and other infections, an innovative approach to immunization. Here's the story.

Sugar cubes were a key part of vaccination efforts against polio and other infections. Just one more innovation for immunizations.

09/03/2025

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travel to many countries. How long will your yellow fever vaccination card permit you for travel?

Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for entry to many countries and is often proven using the 'yellow card', but does this card expire? Learn more.

09/01/2025

Parents should avoid anti-inflammatory medications. Ibuprofen and other similar medications can cause serious side effects for chickenpox infections.

Parents should avoid anti-inflammatory medications. Ibuprofen and other similar medications can cause serious side-effects for chickenpox infections.

08/29/2025

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world continue to face the harmful effects of Long COVID. While new research brings hope, it also highlights the importance of ongoing studies, care, and support to assist recovery.

Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world continue to face the harmful effects of Long COVID. While new research brings hope, it also highlights the importance of ongoing studies, care, and…

08/27/2025

Valley fever cases are rising across the U.S., driven by climate change. Early diagnosis, prevention, and vaccine development remain critical to stopping its spread.

06/06/2019