Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Low Dose of H5N1 Bird Flu Causes Infection in Dairy Cows

Research suggests only 10 viral particles of the H5N1 bird flu are enough to cause a productive infection in dairy cows.

Infectious Diseases

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.

Coronavirus

Factors That Influence Parent Decisions on Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination

Researchers found that five core values—safety, knowledge, trust, humanity, and autonomy—shape how minority parents approach pediatric vaccination.

Influenza

Pediatric Risk Factors for Severe Respiratory Infections

Underlying chronic conditions and hospital transfers are major indicators of severe disease in pediatric patients with respiratory tract infections.

RSV

Maternal RSV Vaccine Cuts Infant Hospitalizations Nearly 70%

Real-world data published in JAMA Network Open confirm the effectiveness of the RSVpreF vaccine in protecting newborns from respiratory syncytial virus.

Other Infections

US Measles Total Breaks 2,000 Cases for the Year

A total of 2,073 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2026 -- nearly as many as 2025, which was the worst year for measles infections since 1991.