The unvaccinated had fewer poor outcomes during Omicron than Delta, but their risk was similar to that seen with previous strains.
Tests on samples from an index patient and 3 healthy children confirm polio transmission.
Report spotlights concerning levels of resistance to several antibiotics.
CVS and Walgreens announce limits on the number of children's pain medications that customers can buy.
Globally, 4 human H5N1 infections have been reported related to the surge in circulation in poultry and wild birds.
Updated recommendations include a single-dose schedule to expand vaccination.
HHS is expanding access through stockpiles that had been reserved for use in a future flu pandemic.
SHEA says, "Such testing is of unclear benefit when added to other layers of infection prevention mitigation controls."
The regimen was recently recommended by the WHO for treating patients with drug-resistant TB.
The disease has historically been defined via household contact, or animal-to-human contact via the ingestion of bushmeat.
Heart palpitations, fatigue, chest pain, and shortness of breath were among the problems unique to SARS-CoV-2, according to a new study.
Sudan's case is its first of the year, and genetic analysis shows it isn't related to the strain that circulated there in 2020.
Though antimicrobial resistance was linked to increased mortality, patient characteristics also played a role.
Overall cases are low, but the CDC is investigating reports from a Colorado hospital and from other states.
The findings may be helpful for communicating the benefits of pairing flu and COVID vaccination.
After going more than 2 weeks without a MERS-CoV case, Saudi Arabia today reported its second in as many days.
The outbreak has increased to 82 cases, including 23 in children under the age of 1.
Study finds educational messaging significantly boosted vaccine acceptance and uptake.
The strain has caused mild infections in Europe and the United States.
The meta-analysis reveals that seroprevalence in kids increased over time and varied by geographic region and ethnic minority group.
The authors suggest that nursing home policies should evolve as the pandemic evolves, with a push to encourage booster doses.
The government said a key goal is controlling major human and animal pathogens and that the plan sets new targets for combatting AMR.
Infections caused by C difficile and MRSA resulted in 1,743 premature deaths in Canada in 2019 and cost hospitals more than $91 million (USD).
One example: ertapenem-resistant Enterobacter cloacae increased significantly in children compared with adults.
People who have COVID-19–related loss of smell may benefit from visual-olfactory training using patient-preferred essential oils.
