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The interactions between socioeconomic status, stressful life events, and mental illness are complex.
By several measures—including hospitalization rates—flu activity declined last week after an unusually early surge to the influenza season.
The guidance prioritizes the treatment of flu in high-risk patients amid shortages of the generic antiviral drug.
Most nursing home outbreaks began with an infected staff member, according to a new government report.
Study finds limited healthcare capacity, especially in rural areas, hampered COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
The demand comes in anticipation of a COVID-19 surge in China amid looser public health restrictions.
DR Congo is the only country to report more polio cases in the past week, according to the latest surveillance update.
Autopsies of 44 people who died with COVID-19 show that SAR-CoV-2 spread throughout the body, including into the brain, and lingered for almost 8 months.
Adults who are more physically active before testing positive have a lower risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes.
A winter preparedness plan includes more free at-home tests and intensified vaccination outreach, especially in nursing homes.
Parents were 8 times more likely to have their child immunized when they perceived that the information they received on the vaccine was credible.
All 3 Zaire Ebola vaccine strategies in 4 African nations prompted an antibody response at 14 days that persisted for a year.
Of 58 tattoo parlor customers, 21 (36%) became infected with the virus, and 9 were children.
At least 5 European countries are reporting an increase in invasive group A Streptococcus disease and scarlet fever.
In other developments, the WHO said discussions on criteria for ending the global health emergency will begin next month.
Researchers find a link between delaying surgery after COVID-19 infection and a lower risk of major postoperative cardiovascular complications.
Also, Alaska officials report H5N1 avian flu in a dead Kodiak bear cub.
The monthly proportion of hospitalizations tied to psychological issues spiked after the emergence of COVID-19 in the US but not in France.
The study shows 32% of corpses in a Zambian morgue were positive for COVID-19, but only 10% of the individuals tested positive while alive.
Amid COVID-19 surges, people are scrambling to stockpile over-the-counter pain and fever medications.
