US Monitoring Possible Pneumonic Plague-related Death in Russia
The United States is "closely monitoring" reports of pneumonic plague in Eastern Russia that may have led to the death of a lab worker.
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Infectious Diseases
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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.
Coronavirus
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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
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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
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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.
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