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Some public health advocates sound the alarm about Heidi Overton, President Trump’s nominee for FDA commissioner, after her confirmation hearing.
The benefits of vaccination may extend into the third respiratory virus season, one study suggests.
Since 2020, the rate of sudden and unexpected death among Black babies has increased, widening the infant mortality gap.
The CDC today reported 171 new confirmed measles cases, bringing the year’s total to 3,659.
Flu season in the southern hemisphere typically stretches from April through September but can last until October or November.
The high fatality rate, along with the large proportion of community deaths, highlights problems with timely case detection and healthcare access.
The Santa Teresa livestock crossing in New Mexico reopened yesterday, 18 months after closing to contain the import of New World screwworm from Mexican cattle.
A study in Sweden finds administration of a probiotic formula in very premature infants was associated with 72% reduced risk of death or NEC.
The number of people ages 18 to 24 infected with Clostridioides difficile is increasing, and there’s a telltale symptom to watch for.
The largest-ever study on this topic systematically tested how 16 hypothetical social and environmental factors influence where outbreaks occur.
The state has reported 4 recent measles-associated deaths that the CDC hadn't listed on its dashboard.
The CDC has opened up the process for states to order free vaccines for children, nearly 1 month after the FDA approved updated COVID shots.
Minnesota is the nation’s hot spot for both commercial poultry and wild-bird detections.
There have now been 32 cases in 6 states, with 3 people hospitalized.
Older age, female sex, multiple underlying health conditions, and multiple COVID infections were also associated with persistent symptoms.
The researchers noted that the current evidence indicates that pregnant women should still take acetaminophen when indicated.
The response was one of the most resource-intensive in the United States since measles was eliminated in 2000.
Only 85% of identified case contacts are under follow-up.
Last year Los Angeles tracked a record number of typhus cases.
Although COVID-19 hospitalizations are climbing, the CDC has not yet announced when COVID shots for low-income kids will be available.
