The 10 new flu-related deaths in children bring the season's total to 226, the most since 2009-10.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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Overall estimated protection against death during both periods is 89% among 3- to 17-year-olds.
When researchers added a medical mask over an N95 respirator, 13% failed fit-testing.
The unvaccinated had fewer poor outcomes during Omicron than Delta, but their risk was similar to that seen with previous strains.
More than 500,000 Indiana residents ages 12 to 110 years were included in the study.
Critically ill patients who received interleukin-6 receptor agonists and antiplatelet drugs have a higher probability of survival.
Bivalent boosters are particularly effective at preventing hospitalizations in the elderly, a new study shows.
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.
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.
