RSV vaccine safety findings reported one year after recommendation for adults 60 and older
Early safety monitoring of RSV vaccines for older adults shows no major concerns
A post-recommendation safety assessment in the United States examined outcomes in persons aged 60 years and older who received an RSV vaccin…
Safety checks a year after RSV vaccines were recommended for adults 60 and older found no major concerns during this initial period.
ACIP recommends RSV vaccination for adults 60 years and older in the United States
Should adults over 60 get the RSV vaccine? New recommendations say yes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued a recommendation report for RSV vaccination in adults aged 60 years and older…
Adults 60 and older now have a clear official suggestion to get the RSV vaccine because the virus poses a significant health risk to this ag…
Measles outbreak reported among individuals associated with a Chicago migrant shelter
Measles outbreak reported at Chicago migrant shelter, health officials investigating
An outbreak report describes a measles outbreak among individuals associated with a migrant shelter in Chicago, Illinois.
A measles outbreak has been reported at a migrant shelter in Chicago, prompting a health investigation.
ACIP Recommends Nirsevimab for Severe RSV Prevention in Infants and Young Children
Should more infants get protection against severe RSV?
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued a recommendation for using nirsevimab to prevent severe respiratory syncy…
A national health committee now recommends a preventive shot called nirsevimab to help infants avoid severe breathing problems caused by the…
CDC surveillance report details measles cases from 25 U.S. jurisdictions
CDC surveillance report tracks measles cases across 25 U.S. jurisdictions
A CDC surveillance report describes measles cases reported from 25 U.S.
CDC surveillance data tracks measles cases reported by 25 U.S. jurisdictions as of April 17, 2025, helping officials monitor disease pattern…
Suspected measles case reported in unvaccinated child in Clark County, Washington
Health officials report suspected measles case in unvaccinated child in Washington
A case report describes a suspected measles case in an unvaccinated child recently arrived from Ukraine in Clark County, Washington.
A suspected measles case involving an unvaccinated child recently arrived from Ukraine has been reported in Clark County, Washington.
PRIORIX vaccine recommended for measles, mumps, and rubella protection in the United States
CDC panel recommends PRIORIX vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella protection
A recommendation for the use of PRIORIX vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella has been issued in the United States.
A CDC advisory panel now recommends the PRIORIX vaccine as a new option alongside the familiar MMR shot for measles, mumps, and rubella prot…
Field report describes nirsevimab rollout for RSV prevention in New York City infants
How many New York City infants got the new RSV shot this season?
A field report describes the rollout of nirsevimab for RSV prevention in infants born during the recommended administration period in New Yo…
New York City health officials released an early look at how many eligible infants received the new RSV shot this season.
Measles outbreak reported in New Mexico, details on population and interventions not provided
Health officials report a measles outbreak in New Mexico
An outbreak report describes a measles outbreak in New Mexico.
New Mexico health officials report a confirmed measles outbreak in 2025, urging residents to follow local guidance as the investigation cont…
Measles outbreak in Colorado linked to exposure from an infectious international traveler
How did Colorado respond to a measles outbreak from an international traveler?
An outbreak report describes a measles outbreak in Colorado among people exposed to an infectious traveler arriving on an international flig…
A single measles case from an international traveler in Colorado triggered a swift public health response to stop the virus from spreading f…
Measles vaccine coverage increased in Eastern Mediterranean children but remains below elimination target
Are we getting closer to eliminating measles in the Eastern Mediterranean?
An observational study of children in the Eastern Mediterranean Region from 2013-2018 found that the number receiving two measles vaccine do…
More children in the Eastern Mediterranean received two measles vaccine doses between 2013 and 2018, yet coverage still falls short of the 9…
Measles outbreak reported among unvaccinated children in Illinois apartment complex
Measles outbreak reported among unvaccinated children in Illinois apartment complex
An outbreak investigation report describes a measles outbreak among unvaccinated, vaccine-eligible children at an apartment complex in Cook …
Unvaccinated children in an Illinois apartment complex are now facing a measles outbreak, proving that skipping shots leaves families vulner…
Questions about Human Metapneumovirus Infection
What specific risks are associated with Human Metapneumovirus Infection in hospitalized children?
Hospitalized children with Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) face high risks of severe pneumonia, wheezing, and co-infections, with infants and those with underlying health issues being most vulnerable.
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