Respiratory Infections

With 13 more states reporting widespread flu activity in week 51, flu season continued to ramp up in the final weeks of 2017.

William Schaffner, MD, explains why dogs cannot catch flu from humans.

Check out the top 10 infectious disease articles of 2017.

We’ve rounded up the 10 biggest infectious disease outbreaks of 2017.

Despite low flu vaccine effectiveness during Australia’s recent flu season, one new report indicates that the vaccine should be much more effective for the United States this season.

William Schaffner, MD, discusses efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine.

A triple antiviral drug combination for the treatment of influenza significantly decreased viral shedding but failed to provide clinical benefit.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top five infectious disease articles from this past week.

We’ve compiled the best ways to fight back against colds and flu viruses this holiday season.

More states are reporting widespread flu activity as CDC researchers up their annual estimate of flu deaths around the world.

Two recent federal government decisions and actions could put the public at increased risk for an infectious disease outbreak.

William Schaffner, MD, explains the strengths and weaknesses of the flu vaccine.

Individuals with an egg allergy do not need to avoid the annual flu shot.

New CDC study yields higher estimate of seasonal flu-related deaths worldwide.

Investigators from George Mason University have developed another diagnostic method for tuberculosis (TB), a highly sensitive and specific urine test.

As new flu deaths are reported throughout the United States, a pair of studies highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of the flu shot.

William Schaffner, MD, shares stories to motivate patients and health care providers to receive the flu vaccine.

Despite the increase in the number of human infections with avian influenza A (H7N9) virus during the fifth epidemic in China, a new study suggests no change in the risk of transmission of the virus among humans over time.

Following a severe flu season in the Southern Hemisphere and mounting research that egg-based flu vaccines don’t offer enough protection, experts are warning that the Northern Hemisphere may be in for a tough flu season.

Questions regarding a finance executive’s expertise in infectious diseases aside, the move seems straightforward enough—at least on the surface.

Researchers from Harvard Medical School conducted one of the largest studies to date to examine the impact of pneumococcal vaccines and antibiotic usage on trends in colonization in young, healthy children.

William Schaffner, MD, addresses common misconceptions regarding the influenza vaccine.

A blood oxygen level test in addition to 3 other noninvasive tests may be key to helping general practitioners diagnose pneumonia and avoiding unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.

A new discovery could lead to a more effective live attenuated influenza vaccine offering extra protection to young children and the elderly.

A total of 50 employees were fired after refusing to get the vaccine.