Category: Infectious Diseases

Infectious Diseases

Severe Pneumonia May Signal Undiagnosed Blood Cancer in Adults

One-in-four adult patients hospitalized with invasive pneumococcal disease showed M protein in their blood, leading to new diagnoses of blood cancer or precursor conditions.

Infectious Diseases

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.

Coronavirus

FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for 2026-2027

Updated formulas from Pfizer, Moderna, and Novavax target the circulating XFG variant for older adults and high-risk populations.

Influenza

CVS, Walgreens Now Offering Seasonal Flu Vaccines

CVS and Walgreens are expanding walk-in access, multi-vaccine scheduling, and respiratory illness testing ahead of peak viral activity.

RSV

Merck Wants to Extend RSV Vaccine to Second Season

FDA will review Enflonsia's ability to protect high-risk children under 2 years of age during their second RSV season.

Other Infections

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.