Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Researchers ID Genes Linked to Severe Pediatric COVID-19

Study reveals shared biological responses among children hospitalized with COVID-19 and other serious lung infections.

Infectious Diseases

Magnetic Therapy Benefits Long COVID Patients

At-home magnetic stimulation for patients with long COVID produced sustained improvements in memory, processing speed, and emotional well-being.

Coronavirus

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.

Influenza

Declining Flu Vaccination Rates Could Increase Severity of 2026 Influenza Season

Less than 44% of people in the US received a flu shot during the 2025-2026 season, down from 52% in 2021.

RSV

World Health Organization OKs Multi-dose Maternal RSV Vaccine

The new multi-dose RSV vial is expected to lower costs and simplify global distribution to protect infants from severe respiratory illness.

Other Infections

WHO Extends Global Emergency Status for Poliovirus

The World Health Organization warns that cross-border spread, regional security challenges, and funding shortfalls continue to threaten global poliovirus eradication targets.