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A new study turns a spotlight on potential damage caused by RFK Jr-directed CDC messaging on vaccines and autism.
The test, which can be performed on tongue swabs, could greatly expand access to molecular testing
The Dakotas have had the most poultry outbreaks in April.
Several anonymous CDC employees said earlier that Bhattacharya blocked publication of a report on COVID vaccine protection as a political move.
Engagement with right-leaning ‘new’ media was linked to significantly higher odds of vaccine skepticism.
Of the 5 H9N2 avian flu cases, 4 were from China and 1 was reported in Italy.
New data show a ‘clear and significant’ association between ambient air quality and respiratory issues in the first year of life.
The findings underscore the potential consequences of the continued slide in vaccine uptake, such as increased healthcare visits and hospitalizations, the authors say.
Those uninterested in the specialty report concerns about compensation, training length, and limited procedural opportunities.
Gavi said it has not received any funding for this year or last year.
A review of 32 studies suggests increased resources for antimicrobial stewardship programs are associated with improved antimicrobial use and costs.
Misalignment between new CDC recommendations and healthcare organizations creates vaccine implementation challenges for providers, a commentator says.
We recap last week's multiple RFK Jr testimonies, some potentially good news at the federal level, and state vaccine policy news.
Pediatric vaccination reduced flu-related hospitalization and outpatient visits by 60% in 2023–24.
Half of patients with a false-positive test experienced unnecessary isolation.
An estimated 1.1 million people died from hepatitis B and 240,000 from hepatitis C in 2024.
Eastern Chad is facing dual outbreaks of measles and meningitis C as thousands flee conflict in neighboring Sudan.
Infants younger than 6 months made up 42% of RSV hospital admissions and 62% of ICU admissions.
At 997 cases, the South Carolina outbreak was the largest the US has seen in 35 years.
Babies infected with the chikungunya virus during labor and delivery are at high risk of developing serious neurologic problems as newborns, according to a new study.
