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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Infectious Diseases
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Infectious Diseases
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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.
Coronavirus
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COVID-19 Pandemic Shifted Timing of Seasonal Respiratory Surges
A study shows that a loss of immunity caused flu and RSV peaks to occur earlier in the season before returning to pre-pandemic patterns.
Influenza
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How Host Genetics and Sex Influence Influenza Virulence
Specific host genotypes and sexes can cause influenza A viruses to gain virulence faster, potentially impacting the severity of flu outbreaks.
RSV
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RSV Antiviral Zelicapavir Enters Late-stage Clinical Trials
Enanta Pharma advanced zelicapavir into a registrational Phase 2b/3 clinical trial for adults at high risk of severe RSV outcomes.
Other Infections
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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.