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Measles cases are reported in 6 states, which is not a surprise to one pediatrician who points to the ongoing consequences of falling vaccination rates.

Infections with the JN.1 Omicron descendent have doubled since mid-November and now comprise 1 in 5 cases of COVID-19 in the US.

Vaccination against all 3 cocirculating viruses are lower than this time last year and hospitalizations are up across age groups, according to a CDC Health Advisory.

The 100 mg dose prefilled syringes are in particularly short supply and while the shortage of the 50 mg dose is not as severe, supply will be limited this season.

A 2-question quiz on the ACIP's recommendations on the new COVID-19 monovalent vaccines that provide protection from currently circulating strains.

Members of the ACIP voted on Friday to recommend Pfizer’s maternal bivalent RSVpreF vaccine to protect newborns from severe RSV illness.

The CDC update recommends ending screening strategies that require multiple clinic visits for sample collection, favoring 1 visit and automatic HCV RNA testing.

The 2 new vaccines are authorized for adults aged 60 years and older and with CDC Director Walensky's final nod, should be available this fall.

Overdose deaths involving heroin and oxycodone decreased during this time, according to new report.

Onset of the 2022-2023 RSV season and its end were closer to historical patterns but atypical circulation may continue, say researchers writing in MMWR.