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There are at least 500 suspected cases, including 130 deaths, so far in the outbreak.
The RSV vaccine is different. It does not have a reputation problem or a trust problem. It has an awareness problem.
The adjusted efficacy against infection of any severity was 59% for BNT162b2 and 74% for mRNA-1273.
The findings could help hospitals and public health officials prepare for outbreaks.
A Canadian passenger on the MV Hondius has tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
Six other Americans are in the process of being evacuated.
Survey finds that teens who are aware they can independently consent to sexual health services are twice as likely to seek care.
Ongoing transmission may be fueled by infected men who have no symptoms.
Antivirals are linked to reduced risk of long COVID in nonhospitalized patients with Omicron infections and better patient-reported and functional outcomes post-infection.
A clinical trial in Germany finds hand hygiene alone is noninferior to hand hygiene plus gloves and gowns for preventing bloodstream infections in newborns colonized with drug-resistant bacteria.
The case count from the Dutch cruise outbreak remains at 11 cases, including three fatalities.
At least 184 people have been sickened by several strains of the bacterium.
Officials say 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been reported in the eastern part of the country.
Everyday activities like opening windows and running kitchen fans triggered reverse air flow in bathroom vents, spreading the virus to other units.
A case previously labeled as inconclusive has tested negative, WHO officials said.
A new study finds that vaccinated COVID-19 patients are less likely to infect household members than unvaccinated patients are.
The findings underscore the need for risk messaging and educational resources, the researchers say.
The nation’s total now stands at 1,893, and only 9 of those infections are related to international travel.
"Respiratory person-to-person transmission is not new with the Andes hantavirus," Osterholm points out.
The findings suggest the potential effectiveness of the drug in reducing the risk of illness in other unprotected contexts, such as during outbreaks in acute and long-term care facilities, the authors say.
