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…
RSV Immunization Coverage Among US Infants Receiving Nirsevimab or Maternal Vaccination
How many infants are getting new RSV protection? A first look
An observational report describes RSV immunization coverage among US infants born from October 2023 to March 2024 who received nirsevimab mo…
For the first time, doctors have tools to protect youngest babies from RSV with new shots or pregnancy vaccines.
CDC recommends clesrovimab for preventing severe RSV lower respiratory infections in infants
CDC recommends new antibody to protect infants from severe RSV
The CDC has issued a recommendation for the use of clesrovimab to prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus-associated lower respiratory tr…
The CDC now recommends a new antibody to help protect infants from severe respiratory syncytial virus infections.
Case report: Initial positive measles IgM tests in two Samoan children were false positives
When a measles test says yes, could it really mean no?
An outbreak report describes two children in American Samoa with rash illness and initial positive measles IgM tests.
A positive measles test for two children in American Samoa turned out to be wrong, revealing other viruses can mimic the disease.
Palivizumab reduces medically attended RSV infections in preterm infants, shows similar efficacy to nirsevimab
Can an older RSV drug protect healthy preterm babies from doctor visits?
A meta-analysis of three randomized, placebo-controlled studies in 2,464 healthy infants born ≤35 weeks' gestational age found palivizumab r…
An older RSV shot cuts doctor visits for preterm babies by 70%, matching newer drugs, though safety details remain unclear.
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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