Respiratory Infections

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced they are conducting an investigation of tuberculosis exposure at 3 health care facilities.

FDA recommends that health care providers practice caution before prescribing clarithromycin to patients with heart disease due to potentially fatal long-term risks.

While a new report has found that the flu vaccine has been just 36% effective this year, a recent study suggests that history of exposure to flu may, in part, be to blame.

Stay up-to-date on the latest infectious disease news by checking out our top 5 articles of the week.

The lack of a universal flu vaccine and the ease with which borders are crossed means a fast-spreading virus could be devastating.

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have revealed that adults who are vaccinated are 36% less likely to get the flu. That number jumps to a whopping 59% for young children.

Influenza A (H3N2) has caused most of the illnesses in this severe flu season, but influenza B is becoming increasingly responsible for more infections as the flu season continues to hit the United States.

Infectious disease specialists and public health professionals in search of a to-do list for 2018 need look no further.

A Nebraska mother’s Facebook post has parents and health experts around the country wondering if an influenza B infection may have caused hives in a child who did not present with any other flu symptoms.

Following an outbreak of norovirus in Pyeongchang ahead of the Winter Olympics, health officials are taking steps to stem the outbreak and keep attendees healthy.

The CDC’s acting director provides a somber flu update and stresses the need to stay vigilant against the virus.