Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Agencies Establish Global Mpox Vaccine Stockpile

A new international initiative aims to provide countries with equitable, rapid access to vaccines during mpox disease surges.

Infectious Diseases

IDSA Issues Vaccine Recommendations for 2026-2027

New clinical recommendations emphasize the safety and importance of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccines for individuals with weakened immune systems.

Coronavirus

NFID Initiative to Improve Respiratory Disease Prevention Messaging

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched an initiative to streamline evidence-based information regarding respiratory disease prevention.

Influenza

Can a Yeast-based Universal Flu Vaccine Replace Annual Shots?

Preclinical studies on a new universal flu vaccine derived from baker’s yeast produced particles that provide broad protection against multiple influenza strains.

RSV

FDA to Review RSV Drug Enflonsia for Children 2 and Younger

Merck is seeking expand approval for its RSV drug Enflonsia to include children under age two through their second year of risk.

Other Infections

California Land Use Changes Linked to Increased Valley Fever Risk

Certain agricultural practices and natural landscapes influence the incidence of fungal respiratory infections across California.