A large study in Germany shows lower hospitalization, all-cause death rates, and health care costs in vaccinated people.
Researchers say the study, presented at ESCMID Global 2026, is the largest of its kind on antibiotic-resistance genes in the neonatal gut.
A study shows cognitive deficits up to 15 years after initial illness.
The current vaccine policy environment discourages the development of new vaccines, which in turn creates more sickness and rising health care costs.
The 34 new US infections represent the smallest weekly measles increase so far this year.
There have been an estimated 31 million illnesses, 380,000 hospitalizations, and 23,000 deaths from flu so far this season.
With measles becoming more common, experts recommend learning to recognize the symptoms and taking precautions to protect yourself and others.
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The outbreak marks the first H5N1 detection in marine mammals in California.
"It [vaccine shared decision-making directive] creates doubt if you now have to discuss it with your doctor."
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