IDSA Concerned Over Federal Plan to Overhaul Infectious Disease Research
Leading medical societies warn that proposed changes and funding delays at the National Institutes of Health could disrupt active studies and patient care.
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IDSA Concerned Over Federal Plan to Overhaul Infectious Disease Research
Leading medical societies warn that proposed changes and funding delays at the National Institutes of Health could disrupt active studies and patient care.
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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.
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IDSA Issues Vaccine Recommendations for 2026-2027
New clinical recommendations emphasize the safety and importance of COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccines for individuals with weakened immune systems.
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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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Asthma Antiviral Nasal Spray Secures Funding for Clinical Trial
A clinical trial will evaluate a weekly dry powder nasal spray’s ability to boost natural defenses and prevent asthma infections.
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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.
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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.
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2 Measles-related Deaths Reported in Pennsylvania
Two people in Southeastern Pennsylvania have died after being infected with measles—the state’s first measles-related deaths since 1991 and the first reported in the United States this year.
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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.
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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.
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Valley Fever Driving Pneumonia Hospitalizations in Endemic Areas
New research suggests that nearly 10% of patients hospitalized with pneumonia in certain regions test positive for Coccidioides (valley fever).
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First Human Swine Flu A(H1N2)v Case Identified in China
Researchers have identified the first human case of swine influenza A(H1N2)v in mainland China, likely a domestic pig transmission to a rural child.
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NFID Initiative to Improve Respiratory Disease Prevention Messaging
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) launched an initiative to streamline evidence-based information regarding respiratory disease prevention.
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SARS-CoV-2 Protein Linked to Severe Inflammation
Researchers discovered the nucleocapsid protein of SARS-CoV-2 triggers hyperinflammation in immune cells, potentially leading to vascular leakage in the heart and brain.
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AAP Pediatric Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued updated recommendations for the prevention and control of influenza in children for the 2026-27 season, urging vaccination for all children aged 6 months and older.
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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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Co-Diagnostics Submits Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV Test for FDA Clearance
Co-Diagnostics submitted a dual 510(k) premarket notification and CLIA Waiver by Application to the FDA for its Co-Dx PCR Flu A/B & RSV multiplex respiratory test.
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FDA Approves OTC 12-Hour Cold and Fever Medication
The FDA approved over-the-counter Mucinex 12hr Cold & Fever Multi-Symptom.
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FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine
The FDA approved Moderna’s mFlusiva, the first seasonal influenza vaccine using mRNA technology to enter the US market.
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Invasive Mold Disease Tied to High ICU and Ventilation Rates
Half of patients with invasive mold infections require mechanical ventilation, with significantly higher mortality observed in those with recent COVID-19.
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Intelligenome, Cornell Partner on Portable TB Diagnostic
The collaboration will focus on a point-of-care testing platform designed to detect tuberculosis from respiratory and blood samples.
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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.
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Pediatric Respiratory Infections Back to Pre-Pandemic Patterns
Pediatric influenza and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections returned to pre-pandemic levels after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
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High RSV Hospitalization for Immunocompromised Adults
Adults with weakened immune systems, particularly transplant recipients, face significant risks of severe illness and death from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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