Respiratory Infections

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.

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.

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, saw more cases last year than in the last decade, and it is on track for another record year for cases. Sharon Nachman, MD, provides clinical insights for presentation, treatment, and vaccination.

Paul Offit, MD, offers a glimpse of when the outbreak might end as well as where we are with herd immunity, the MMR vaccine’s efficacy, and insights on breakthrough cases.

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

Paul Offit, MD, offers insights on the state of measles today where some families are opting to believe treatment is a better option than vaccination. He also discusses the potential toxicity of vitamin A treatment, as well as the limitations of supportive treatment for the disease.

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

The agencies are calling for sustained investments in immunization efforts in the midst of increasing case numbers rising for diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and others.

Since its detection in early 2024, H5N1 has spread to dairy cows, poultry, and wild birds. Political factors, including leadership changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and cuts to public health resources, have worsened the situation, leading to a weakened response.

This case represents the second reported human infection with avian influenza A(H5) in Mexico, and the first confirmed case of influenza A(H5N1) in the country. The patient was a child who died from respiratory complications.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are now 7 outbreaks.

CDC maintains low public health risk despite more cases, the first reported death, and accelerated vaccine development to enhance pandemic preparedness.

A child who was not vaccinated succumbed to measles pulmonary failure. Additionally, increased cases and hospitalizations continue to grow greatly in the state.

New 21-valent conjugate vaccine authorized to combat invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumonia in individuals aged 18 and older.

Kansas now has an outbreak with at least 10 confirmed cases with an expectation from the state's health officials that there will be more.

Heather Platt, MD, discusses Merck’s ongoing research into real-world effectiveness and cost-effectiveness and offers a preview of data to be presented at ESCMID 2025.

Studies highlight the role of home visits, chest radiography, and sputum monitoring in TB prevention and treatment outcomes.

A 26% rise in childhood tuberculosis cases underscores the need for strengthened global TB control efforts.

Monday is World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, and a vaccine developed by the Gates Medical Research Institute is being studied in a phase 3 trial. If approved, the vaccine could potentially prevent pulmonary TB in adults and adolescents.