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FDA APPROVED RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine (Arexvy) over a microscope image of respiratory syncytial viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Use of RSV Vaccine to Include More Adults

Arexvy now approved for people 50 years and older at increased risk of serious outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Three-Dose Lyme Vaccine Candidate Stimulates Immunogenicity, Appears Safe

But public acceptance of a vaccine requiring multiple boosters could be problematic, experts say

FDA ADCOMM 2024-2025 formula for COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel to Consider Which COVID Strain to Target in an Updated Vaccine

The KP.2 subvariant is now dominant in the U.S., FDA staff says in a briefing document

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<乌鸦传媒>'Uncertainty' Isn't a Bad Word: U.S. Agencies Must Tighten Up H5N1 Communications

More effective and efficient public messaging is the need of the hour

A photo of the packaging and vials of the Arexvy respiratory syncytial virus vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Guillain-Barre Syndrome Rates After RSV Shots in Sync With Trial Data, CDC Says

But compared with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, GBS was more common than expected

FDA APPROVED mRNA-1345 vaccine (mRESVIA) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First mRNA RSV Vaccine

Moderna vaccine indicated for people ages 60 and up

A photo of a syringe drawing from a vial of AstraZeneca covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Shot After Acute Coronary Syndrome Might Not Prevent Further Events

But lack of additional benefit doesn't undermine the main reason for vaccination

A computer rendering of COVID viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Shots Could Use Another Update, Study Suggests

Latest vaccines mostly kept up with circulating strains, but dipped against JN.1

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<乌鸦传媒>Antimicrobial Resistance Must Be Addressed Now, Global Experts Warn

"Window of opportunity" is shrinking, expert says

A photo of a blisterpack of vials of Jynneos vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Less Than 1% of Mpox Cases Occurred After Two Doses of Jynneos Vaccine

Only 25% of people in the U.S. who are eligible for the vaccine have received it

A photo of a box of Gardasil 9 in France.

<乌鸦传媒>Middle School HPV Vaccination Program Boosted Uptake

Offering vaccines in schools improved access in French study, but may not overcome hesitancy

A computer rendering of mpox viruses.

<乌鸦传媒>Clade I Mpox Surge in the Congo Raises Concerns About Global Spread

Young children have accounted for nearly 30% of all suspected cases in the African country

A photo of dairy cows in an outdoor feeding pen in Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1

"The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says

A photo of boxes of the Pfizer RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) and the GSK RSV vaccine (Arexvy).

<乌鸦传媒>Adult RSV Shots Given to More Than 30 Babies by Mistake

"Administration errors are preventable with proper education and training," say study authors

A screenshot of Robert Califf, MD, speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Chief on H5N1: 'We Have to Be Ready'

Commissioner also detailed plans for "largest reorganization" in agency's history

A photo of a healthcare worker preparing to vaccinate a woman.

<乌鸦传媒>Most Pregnant Women With HIV Don't Get Recommended Vaccinations

Antenatal vaccines are "of utmost importance" in immunocompromising conditions like HIV

A colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles.

<乌鸦传媒>New Lineage of Mpox Found in Congo's Biggest Outbreak Raises Concern

Virus is adapting and could cause consequential outbreaks, expert suggests

Photo of a doctor preparing a vaccine for a pregnant woman.

<乌鸦传媒>Most Expectant Moms Say They're Likely to Get Maternal RSV Vaccine

But one in five soon-to-be parents said they had never even heard of RSV, survey finds

A photo of a doctor administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a child.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vaccine Study Finds Small Signal of Seizure Risk in Young Kids

Data largely reassuring, but seizure finding requires further evaluation, experts say

A computer rendering of antibodies attacking a COVID virus.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Shot Boosts Mucosal Immunity in Previously Infected People

Only "traces" of spike-specific salivary antibodies found in vaccinated SARS-CoV-2-naive people

A photo of Secretary Xavier Becerra speaking during this event.

<乌鸦传媒>Is There a Vaccine for H5N1 Influenza?

And how quickly could it be deployed should it be needed?

A photo of a female physician administering oral rotavirus vaccine to a baby in his mothers arms.

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus: Then and Now

Many pediatric hospital residents "have never seen a case of rotavirus," said Paul Offit, MD

A transmission electron micrograph of rotaviruses

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus Still Ranks High as Cause of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children

Recent research sheds light on how the virus can cause such severe symptoms

A photo of vials of Spikevax and Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccines.

<乌鸦传媒>Only One Harm From mRNA COVID Vaccines, Report Determines

Independent reviewers reject causal links to infertility, myocardial infarction, stroke

A computer rendering of chlamydia bacteria in a cell.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Chlamydia Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trial

Fourfold seroconversion rate of 100% in all active vaccine groups

A computer rendering of the cutaway of a respiratory syncytial virus

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiac Events Common in Older, Hospitalized RSV Patients

New RSV vaccines could reduce risk, researchers said

A photo of a teen male receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: COVID Vax Not Linked to Sudden Deaths in Young Adults

Mortality from vaccine-related myocarditis not supported by Oregon death records

A close up image of a rash caused by measles.

<乌鸦传媒>Dramatic Rise in U.S. Measles Cases Threatens Elimination Status, CDC Says

Seven outbreaks have occurred already in the first quarter of 2024

A photo of an outdoor sign advertising a flu and covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Experts in Industry Wrangle Over Whether Combo Vaccines Are Beneficial for Adults

Panelists from companies making such vaccines see "enormous" benefit, others are more skeptical

A photo of a sign next to ducks in a pond warning the public of Avian Flu.

<乌鸦传媒>Bird Flu: 'We Are All Over It,' CDC Director Says

A dip in routine vaccinations and a rise in measles cases also are on the agency's radar

A photo of patients sitting in a hospital waiting room.

<乌鸦传媒>Flu Vaccine Uptake Tripled With Simple Promotion

Just asking ED patients whether they wanted a flu shot doubled uptake

An illustration of the GOP elephant receiving a COVID vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Are Trump Voters Predisposed to COVID Vax Side Effects?!

Well no, of course not, but they could be more inclined to report adverse events from the shots

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID's Silver Lining; 'I Could Kill Someone'; Measles or MMR Detection?

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Medical Misinfo Runs Rampant Online. The Gov't Must Retain the Right to Intervene.

Combating vaccine falsehoods and other inaccurate claims protects public health

A photo of a vial of the Moderna bivalent covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Stroke Scare With Bivalent COVID Vaccines Unsupported by Large Study

Low absolute risk emerged for flu vaccines, however

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Another Trader Joe's Recall; CDC Measles Alert; Agency Tackles Health Worker Burnout

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a senior man straining to see his smartphone.

<乌鸦传媒>Electronic Nudges to Get the Flu Shot Fall Short for Vax Rates, Outcomes

More intensive interventions are likely needed to improve flu vaccine uptake

A photo of a senior woman receiving a covid vaccination from a female nurse.

<乌鸦传媒>How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

A computer rendered cutaway of a respiratory syncytial virus

<乌鸦传媒>Published Data Show Why GSK Bailed on Its Maternal RSV Vaccine

Solid efficacy for protecting infants from serious RSV marred by 37% higher risk of preterm birth

Transmission electron microscopy of a measles virus.

<乌鸦传媒>Public Health Experts Concerned About Rise in Measles Cases

New cases across states put U.S. on pace to surpass last year's count

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