Trump Administration Orders Separate MMR Vaccinations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, according to multiple media reports including the AP.
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Trump Administration Orders Separate MMR Vaccinations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that revises federal recommendations for the childhood vaccination schedule, according to multiple media reports including the AP.
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FDA Approves OTC 12-Hour Cold and Fever Medication
The FDA approved over-the-counter Mucinex 12hr Cold & Fever Multi-Symptom.
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Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates
Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.
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Lung Immune Cells Protect Against Respiratory Infections
Researchers have identified an immune cell population in human lung tissue that defends against viral, bacterial, and fungal infections.
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Intelligenome, Cornell Partner on Portable TB Diagnostic
The collaboration will focus on a point-of-care testing platform designed to detect tuberculosis from respiratory and blood samples.
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New TB Blood Test Could Help Early Detection
A TB blood test identifies a bacterial marker to distinguish between active and latent tuberculosis infections.
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Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns
Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
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Legionnaires’ Cluster Kills Five in New York City
NYC health officials confirm 84 cases and five deaths linked to a legionnaires’ disease cluster in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville neighborhoods.
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Child Respiratory Illnesses Linked to Lower Income, Educational Attainment
Infants exposed to viruses by older siblings face a higher risk of hospitalization and long-term socioeconomic challenges, according to new research.
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Antifungal Shows Potential Treating Severe Valley Fever
Olorofim may provide a treatment option for patients with disseminated Valley Fever who have failed standard therapies.
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Global Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain Below Pandemic Levels
New UNICEF/WHO data show that high drop-out rates for measles vaccines continue to fuel disease outbreaks.
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‘Jurassic Park’ Star Sam Neill Died From Pneumonia
Sam Neill, the actor famous for his role in the Jurassic Park films, died July 13th at the age of 78 due to pneumonia.
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Last Polio Patient Using Iron Lung Passes Away in Oklahoma
Martha Lillard, who was diagnosed with polio at age 5, passed away at the age of 78 after using an iron lung device for over seven decades.
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CDC Reports National Rise in Parainfluenza
Parainfluenza virus activity is currently high across the US, while HMPV and rhinovirus/enterovirus levels are beginning to decline, according to the CDC.
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Breast Milk Nutrient Linked to Improved Lung Health and Immune Development
A fatty acid in breast milk programs immune cells to fight infections and may reduce the risk of chronic lung disease in premature infants.
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HHS Suspends Hantavirus Monitoring
On June 21, HHS ended the final 42-day monitoring period following potential exposure on the M/V Hondius cruise ship, reporting no sustained transmission within the country.
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FDA Breakthrough Status for Invasive Mold Infection Test
The liquid biopsy panel identifies fungal DNA in plasma to help clinicians diagnose life-threatening infections in immunocompromised patients.
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Armed Conflict Drives Measles Outbreaks
A study of 193 countries reveals that armed conflict and displacement drive measles outbreaks by damaging healthcare infrastructure and socioeconomic stability.
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Monoclonal Antibody ‘Cocktail’ Protects Against Nipah and Hendra Viruses
The treatment combines two antibodies that attack the virus at different stages of infection, making it more difficult for the pathogens to develop resistance.
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Tech-funded Project Intercept Aims to Strike Down Cold and Flu
Backed by approximately $500 million in investment from Big Tech, the Intercept initiative will back broad-spectrum preventatives and air-cleaning technologies to reduce the global health burden of respiratory infections.
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Gene Cluster Produces Multiple Antibiotics to Combat Drug Resistance
A study of Streptomyces bacteria reveals a coordinated attack on bacterial biotin production, offering a new strategy against multidrug-resistant infections.
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PCR Testing Improved Detection of Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
Molecular diagnostics provide faster, more accurate identification of mucormycosis and co-infections compared to traditional culture methods.
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Positive Ph3 Data for Aspergillosis Antifungal Treatment
Phase 3 trial results indicate a new antifungal medication olorofim is as effective as current standard treatments for invasive aspergillosis with fewer side effects.
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FDA Approves Capvaxive Pneumococcal Vaccine for Children 2-17
The USFDA approved an expanded indication for Capvaxive (Pneumococcal 21-valent Conjugate Vaccine) to include children and adolescents aged 2 through 17 years, according to Merck.
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