Pennsylvania Reports Fourth Measles Death, Most Cases in US
A fourth measles death in Pennsylvania comes as the state's outbreak is now the worst in the United States.
Category: Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
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Infectious Diseases
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High-dose Flu Vaccine Cuts Senior Hospitalizations
A high-dose vaccine reduced hospital admissions for flu or pneumonia by nearly 9% among older individuals with chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD.
Coronavirus
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COVID-19 Alters Sleep Breathing Patterns
People with a COVID-19 history showed a significantly stronger breathing response following brief arousals from sleep.
Influenza
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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
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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
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Protein Linked to TB Immune Response, Lung Inflammation
The discovery of sorting nexin 5 provides insight into how the body signals infection and manages tissue damage.