November 15, 2024

Falling Vaccination Rates Brings Spikes in Measles Worldwide

Waning vaccine coverage has fueled a 20% spike in measles cases worldwide, with 10.3 million people struck by the preventable illness in 2023, health officials reported Wednesday.

November 1, 2024

Once Again, Tuberculosis Becomes World's Top Infectious Disease Killer

In the highest tally ever recorded for tuberculosis cases, the World Health Organization reported Tuesday that over 8 million people worldwide were diagnosed with the lung disease last year.

October 31, 2024

Could Lingering Infection Be Causing Long COVID?

Some people might have Long COVID symptoms because the coronavirus is still active inside their bodies, a new study finds.

October 21, 2024

Real-World Study Confirms RSV Vaccine's Protective Power for Seniors

A global real-world study of the vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) finds it offers folks aged 60 and over 80% protection against severe illness and/or hospitalization.

October 17, 2024

The Right Time is Now to Get Your Flu Vaccine

Folks who want solid protection during the cold and flu season should get the influenza vaccine now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.

September 26, 2024

Is It a Cold, Flu or COVID? An Expert Helps You Sort It Out

It's that time of year when respiratory viruses start to circulate widely, but how can you tell the difference between the symptoms of a cold, the flu and COVID?