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An impending deadline is coming up in early 2026 that could cause the country to lose its status. However, this can be reversible and unnecessary infections, severe disease, and deaths can be avoided. Rodney Rohde, PhD, talks about incidence rates, how we got here, and strategies to increase immunizations.

This is the first human ever known to be infected with the H5N5 strain. The infected patient was from Washington state, and was undergoing treatment for H5N5 (avian influenza) when the individual died last week.

The 2025 World Health Organization's (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report finds progress in prevention, diagnosis, and care—but falling short of targets and curtailed by funding cuts.

Large international study reports higher A-strain protection and acceptable safety profile for quadrivalent RNA influenza vaccine.

Infectious disease specialists conducted a review of vaccine safety and effectiveness independent of the ACIP to inform vaccinating against COVID-19, RSV, and influenza during this ongoing respiratory virus season.

This form of prophylaxis showed 79% overall effectiveness across 3 European countries.

RSV vaccines protected older adults against RSV-related hospitalization over 2 seasons, although with less effectiveness for those with immunocompromise or cardiovascular disease.

In a multinational NEJM trial, a single 105-mg dose cut RSV hospitalizations by 84.2% and medically attended lower respiratory infection by 60.4% through 150 days, with safety similar to placebo.

Bird migration has started. Surveillance and early detection are key, especially as it relates to H5N1 and predicting this year's respiratory virus season.

The center’s chief scientific officer David Perlin, PhD, provides some insights on the evolution of its antiviral program from its foundation in treating COVID-19 to addressing all pan-coronaviruses.

Low vaccination rates did not rise sufficiently to attain "herd immunity" after a measles outbreak in a region in which it had been eliminated.

In part 1 of our conversation, the VP of the NFID discusses ACIP’s recent meeting, including COVID-19 shared decision-making, informed-consent debates, and new policy actions on hepatitis B and MMRV.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health updated the public on the specific local case and reminds everyone of the importance of vaccination to protect the community.

CDC reports 3 new cases this past week, bringing the 2025 total to 1,454 confirmed cases across 42 jurisdictions, with 37 outbreaks.

6th Death Reported in Harlem Legionnaires’ Outbreak as Bronx Cluster Investigated
NYC officials confirm 113 cases and six deaths in Central Harlem cooling tower–linked outbreak; separate Bronx investigation underway after cases tied to hot water system.

The American College of Cardiology is providing recommendations on the influenza, COVID-19, RSV vaccinations and others.

A preventable crisis, measles, makes a dangerous comeback.

A multi-prong approach reduces inappropriate antibiotic prescribing to outpatients with upper respiratory tract infection.

Sharon Nachman, MD, breaks down the latest on Stratus and Nimbus variants and what families should consider as schools resume.

FDA Fast Tracks Antibody Therapy for Pulmonary Infections Including Cystic Fibrosis
Clarametyx Biosciences said its investigational antibody therapy, CMTX-101, which is in a phase 1b/2a study, remains on track for full trial enrollment by the end of 2025.

In a continuing trend from the last several years, a record number of families are opting out of vaccines.

The designation is for the company’s TXA14007, its investigational antibiotic to be studied in combination with levofloxacin.

Robert Hopkins Jr, MD, the medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases discusses the results of the organization's new survey and the surprising findings that many people forget to wash their hands after key times or believe it is not needed.

Current prevention strategies include two injectables for infants and young children, namely palivizumab and nirsevimab.

Michigan dairy worker's infection is linked to widespread H5N1 outbreaks, as new findings suggest increased transmission risk and moderate disease in mammals.






























































































































































