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Seven in 10 people surveyed held at least one view that goes against medical science.
The first national data on influenza vaccination among nursing home residents finds that they are less likely to receive flu shots than older adults living in the community.
As early as 40 days after infection, no trace of SARS-CoV-2 was found in placentas from women who recovered from COVID-19.
A new study highlights distinct features that can distinguish true infection from incidental pathogen carriage.
Pediatric flu deaths so far this season now total 149, most of them in unvaccinated children.
The effort by the WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi has delivered more than 100 million vaccine doses since 2023.
A report from the CDC finds no secondary cases among passengers and crew who were near infected airline passengers.
The malaria drug is a small interfering molecule that binds to and snips RNA molecules so that cells make less of the prion protein.
A study suggests that those with the healthiest overall sleep patterns have a 26% lower risk of pneumonia.
But it does reduce viral load and speed time to recovery.
Countries with high malaria burdens face growing challenges in the wake of the dismantling of USAID.
A large US study finds high rates of infection among younger women, a dip in midlife, and an increase starting at age 70.
The decision comes after a positive phase 3 trial in older adults.
One outbreak affected a Minnesota turkey facility housing 63,000 birds.
Kennedy also said recent nominee Erica Schwartz would be able to act freely and independently as head of the CDC.
The report was scheduled to be published in the CDC’s flagship publication on March 19.
After receiving appropriate treatment during a 3-month hospitalization, the teen recovered but still must work on residual deficits.
The secretary tried to defend his environmentalist bona fides by citing HHS’s withholding of funds from Gavi because some vaccines it supports use thimerosal, a preservative containing ethylmercury—not the neurotoxic methylmercury.
As the number of recommended vaccines during pregnancy rises, same-day vaccination can help increase uptake.
A second deer sampled in the same county has tested positive at the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System, and the result is awaiting confirmation.
