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Biden Health Officials Say They Built Up Pandemic Defenses. Trump Promises Changes.

The outgoing administration releases a "roadmap" for defenses against infectious diseases

Jan 14, 2025
 A photo of an animal caretaker labeling a blood sample collected from a dairy calf vaccinated against bird flu in Ames, Iowa
Docs Organize Against, and for, RFK Jr.'s Nomination to Run HHS

Letters, visits to senators among their strategies

Jan 13, 2025
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Timing of Vaccine Doses for Toddlers Has Improved

However, many children still lack the necessary doses to complete vaccine series

Jan 13, 2025
A photo of a toddler in his mothers arms about to receive a vaccination.
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Mpox Clade I in the U.S. Should Be a Wake-Up Call

Sustained global health investment is the need of the hour

Jan 12, 2025
 A computer rendering of mpox virus particles.
Growing 'Medical Freedom' Movement Poses Challenge for Public Health

The notion isn't new, but is "coalescing, now, around this phrase"

Jan 10, 2025
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Over 17,000 Docs Reject RFK Jr.; Trump's Disease-Border Plan; Afib and Eye Strokes

Health news and commentary gathered by 51˶ staff

Jan 10, 2025
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Make the Diagnosis: Are Her Nail Symptoms Part of a Larger Picture?

A 62-year-old woman visited her doctor about thick, crumbling, discolored toenails that developed over many months. Can you diagnose the patient?

Jan 08, 2025
Image of a woman's discolored toenails
Here's What to Know About Human Metapneumovirus

Reports of the common respiratory illness are increasing in the Northern Hemisphere

Jan 08, 2025
A computer rendering of human metapneumovirus.
FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

Abrysvo and Arexvy labels will caution about risk of rare neurologic disorder

Jan 08, 2025
FDA SAFETY RSV vaccines Abrysvo and Arexvy over a computer rendering of a damaged myelin sheath.
DoxyPEP Rollout Tied to Dent in STI Epidemic in the Real World

Promising results in California, but antibacterial resistance still a concern

Jan 06, 2025
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Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

Genetic analysis suggested bird flu virus had mutated inside the patient

Jan 06, 2025
A colorized electron microscope image released by the NIAID of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.
Anti-Zoster Drug Prevents Shingles in Lupus Patients on Anifrolumab

Alternative to vaccination proves mettle in French study

Jan 06, 2025
A close up-photo of a herpes zoster rash on a woman’s abdomen.
Sick Season Is in Full Force. Here's What the Latest CDC Figures Show.

"A lot of flu out there," said the CDC's Carrie Reed, PhD

Jan 03, 2025
A photo of a flu vaccine in a pharmacy in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.
Which Respiratory Virus Do I Have?

There's a range of possibilities, and it's not easy to tell them apart

Jan 03, 2025
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