Armed Conflict Drives Measles Outbreaks
A study of 193 countries reveals that armed conflict and displacement drive measles outbreaks by damaging healthcare infrastructure and socioeconomic stability.
Category: Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
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Infectious Diseases
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US Measles Total Breaks 2,000 Cases for the Year
A total of 2,073 measles cases have been reported in the United States in 2026 -- nearly as many as 2025, which was the worst year for measles infections since 1991.
Coronavirus
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Autoimmunity Link in Long COVID Patients
Researchers identified autoantibodies as a driver of long COVID symptoms in a subset of individuals, suggesting new treatment pathways.
Influenza
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New Data on Childhood Flu Vaccine Efficacy
For every 100 children vaccinated against influenza, between nine and 14 cases are prevented, according to Harvard Medical School data.
RSV
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Lawsuit Alleges 1960s Infants Given RSV Vaccine Without Consent
The families of two infants who died in the 1960s are suing the federal government alleging the babies received an experimental RSV vaccine without the knowledge or consent of their families, according to a report by The New York Times.
Other Infections
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First Lung Transplant for HIV Patient in San Diego County
UC San Diego Health successfully completed the first lung transplant for a patient with HIV in San Diego County.