Infectious Diseases

The highly infectious disease triggered epidemics in 37 countries last year, versus 22 countries in 2021.

But studies continue to determine risks of adverse reactions.

British experts have previously estimated there are more than 650,000 cases of chickenpox in England and Wales.

Three different approaches in the pipeline.

Dr. Bonnie Henry said while avian flu doesn’t transmit easily from birds to humans, infections are possible—creating a risk the virus will mutate into a more dangerous form.

Use of face masks in the community will be an important component of an effective response to any future respiratory threats.

Can you tell which of these recommendations for giving monovalent COVID-19 XBB.1.5 vaccines are true and which are false?

Discusses the potential role of multiplex respiratory testing for SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus and RSV, and emerging issues related to highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.