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

AAP Updates RSV, COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

AAP recommendations expand second-season RSV protection criteria for children ages 8 to 19 months, alongside updated infant COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.

Coronavirus

COVID-19 Alters Sleep Breathing Patterns

People with a COVID-19 history showed a significantly stronger breathing response following brief arousals from sleep.

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.