H5N1: The Outbreak the US Got Bored With
April 21st 2025Since 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.
First Case and Fatality of AH5N1 (Avian Influenza) in Mexico
April 17th 2025This 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.
For Children and Adolescents, COVID-19 Carries Higher Risk For Cardiovascular Outcomes
April 17th 2025A large study showed these SARS-CoV-2 positive groups were more prone to myocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias, and chest pain—regardless of prior cardiovascular history or presence of congenital heart disease (CHD).
CDC ACIP Meeting Examines Next Steps for Meningococcal, RSV, and Chikungunya Vaccination
April 16th 2025ACIP provides recommendations on meningococcal vaccines, RSV vaccination for at-risk adults, and chikungunya vaccines for travelers and laboratory workers, while also addressing safety concerns and potential expansions of use for each.
Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir Shows Efficacy for Long COVID, But Lacks Significant Health Improvements
April 10th 2025A new phase 2 trial raises questions about nirmatrelvir-ritonavir’s broader efficacy, as other studies highlight its effectiveness in reducing mortality among immunocompromised COVID-19 patients.
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Reminds Young People They Are Not Forgotten
April 10th 2025During these uncertain times, RAIN President and CEO Chelsea Gulden talks about the importance of taking a grassroots approach to HIV advocacy to work with young people in the local communities who are either dealing with the virus or are susceptible to it.