August 13th 2025
A preventable crisis, measles, makes a dangerous comeback.
TB Cases Decline in the US, But Progress Too Slow to Achieve Elimination in This Century
March 23rd 2018In light of World TB Day, the CDC has released provisional TB surveillance data indicating a decline in cases in the United States, but at a rate that’s too slow to achieve elimination in this century.
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As Flu Season Winds Down, New Study Highlights Inflight Transmission Risks
March 21st 2018The National Center for Health Statistics has released new data on flu vaccination rates in the United States, as 1 new study shows which airline passengers may be at greatest risk of catching the flu inflight.
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New Study Finds No Link Between Tamiflu and Teen Suicide
March 14th 2018As flu activity continues to decline in the United States, some states are still reporting a record number of flu illnesses, as a new study debunks concerns that the use of Tamiflu may lead to increased suicide risk in teens.
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New Clinical Trials To Test Monoclonal Antibodies for Prevention of Widespread Bacterial Infections
March 9th 2018The Antibacterial Resistance Leadership Group (ARLG) is working to enroll patients in clinical trials of 2 investigational monoclonal antibodies, with the ultimate goal of reducing antimicrobial resistance.
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Senate Bill Calls for $1 Billion To Go Towards Universal Flu Vaccine Research
February 28th 2018A new bill introduced by a group of senators aims to boost universal flu vaccine research by $1 billion over the next 5 years, as health officials continue to investigate the cause of the flu shot’s low efficacy.
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