Sewer sampling, the authors say, could be expanded to track other infectious diseases such as H5N1 avian flu or mpox or to detect unexpected pathogens.
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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FDA advisers recommend offering just the newer bivalent versions of the vaccine for both primary and booster series.
The study shows people with dementia faced continued challenges in care even after the acute phase of the pandemic.
The state will launch a pilot program to test wastewater for flu, hepatitis A, norovirus, and antimicrobial-resistance genes.
Global cases have declined 25% in the previous 4 weeks, but deaths rose 13%.
The positivity rate of home tests was comparable to official results through June 2022 but then started to drop off.
Problems included delays in state acceptance of the funds, hiring challenges, difficulty executing contracts, local organizations' limited capacity, and supply challenges.
Operation Warp Speed deployed five phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials involving 136,000 participants, a new report reveals.
The researchers say placentas of pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV-2 should be examined after testing positive.
Vaccine advisers will vote on whether to simplify vaccine composition and will discuss an annual recommendation and a system for vaccine strain selection.
Those least likely to receive at least 4 doses were Black, previously had COVID-19, or were on high-dose corticosteroids.
