WHO African Region progress toward measles elimination assessed from 2017 to 2021
Is Africa getting closer to eliminating measles? A new report tracks progress
A WHO report describes progress toward measles elimination in the African Region from 2017 to 2021.
A new WHO report tracks progress toward eliminating measles in Africa, showing that ending the virus is a long road with many checkpoints al…
Field report describes measles outbreak in central Ohio community
Measles outbreak hits central Ohio community. What does this mean?
An observational field report describes a measles outbreak in a central Ohio community.
A measles outbreak is actively spreading in a central Ohio community, prompting public health teams to investigate the source and protect vu…
Report examines vaccination coverage for influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in US nursing home residents
Report examines vaccination rates for flu, RSV, and COVID-19 in U.S. nursing homes
A report describes vaccination coverage for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and COVID-19 among nursing home residents in the United …
A new report tracks flu, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccine coverage in U.S. nursing homes to see how many residents are getting these important prot…
Report describes progress toward global measles elimination in worldwide population
Report describes global progress toward eliminating measles worldwide
A descriptive report outlines progress toward measles elimination worldwide.
A new report outlines the ongoing global effort to eliminate measles, highlighting steady progress toward stopping the disease from spreadin…
Symptom clusters from participatory surveillance data align with specific respiratory pathogens in Dutch and Italian cohorts
Can your cough tell you which virus you have? Symptom patterns may hold clues
An observational cohort study of symptomatic participants in Dutch and Italian participatory surveillance platforms used Non-negative Matrix…
Certain cough and cold symptom patterns consistently point to specific viruses like SARS-CoV-2 or the flu across different European countrie…
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…
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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