Federal Grant to Fund Inhaled Vaccines
A $20.7M federal grant will fund a 5-year inhaled vaccines initiative at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai beginning with development of an avian influenza nasal spray prototype.
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Federal Grant to Fund Inhaled Vaccines
A $20.7M federal grant will fund a 5-year inhaled vaccines initiative at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai beginning with development of an avian influenza nasal spray prototype.
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Lab-Grown Human Lung Models Mount Local Immune Defenses Against Viral Pathogens
New research demonstrates that human lung tissue models can sustain immune cells for months and mount targeted responses to respiratory viruses.
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Tracking Coughs to Monitor Respiratory Outbreaks
Researchers designed an automated acoustic monitoring tool that flags indoor coughing without identifying individual patients.
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Respiratory Viruses and Hospital Admission Patterns
A new study finds individual viruses drive specific lung conditions while combined viral spread mirrors total hospital demand.
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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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AAP Issues Guidance for Pediatric Measles
New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics help healthcare providers identify, diagnose, and care for infants exposed to measles.
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How Cells Detect Viruses Within an Hour
Harvard researchers discovered the cellular mechanism that allows human cells to identify invading viruses and initiate an immune defense within one hour of infection.
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Common Respiratory Viruses May Accelerate ALS Progression
Study shows immune responses to flu and COVID-19 trigger lasting inflammation in the spine, hastening onset/progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
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ALA Urges RSV Vaccination for High-risk Older Adults
October is RSV Awareness Month, and the American Lung Association is promoting an educational initiative highlighting the threat of severe illness and hospitalization in older Americans.
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Fifth Measles Death in Pennsylvania as Cases Pass 900
Pennsylvania state health officials report nearly 20% of people infected with measles have required hospital care.
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Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rising Among Black Infants
Sudden unexpected infant death accounts for more than one-third of the infant mortality disparity between Black and white infants in the US.
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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.
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Agencies Establish Global Mpox Vaccine Stockpile
A new international initiative aims to provide countries with equitable, rapid access to vaccines during mpox disease surges.
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Third Measles-related Death Reported in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania health officials have reported another measles-related death in an unvaccinated adult woman. It is the state’s third reported death related to the virus.
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WHO Extends Global Emergency Status for Poliovirus
The World Health Organization warns that cross-border spread, regional security challenges, and funding shortfalls continue to threaten global poliovirus eradication targets.
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1,000+ Deaths from Bangladesh Measles Outbreak
Over 1,000 deaths have been reported in Bangladesh as a measles outbreak has gripped the country since March 2026.
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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.
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Bacteria in Classroom Dust Linked to Lower Lung Function in Children
Classroom dust containing elevated levels of Streptomyces and Mycobacterium species is associated with measurable reductions in lung function among school-aged children.
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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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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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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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