Infectious Disease

The 2025 measles outbreak in Texas has reignited discussion surrounding vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of maintaining high immunization rates.

A rural west Texas "undervaccinated" Mennonite community is the epicenter of the worst measles outbreak in the state in 30 years, the state health department reported.

A case of measles is a very rare diagnosis in the 21st century, but as MMR vaccination rates fall, the cases climb. Would you recognize the signs & symptoms?

Here, the 5 key signs and symptoms that characterize measles in the order of appearance.

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Researchers found that COVID-19 had a higher long-term mortality than influenza and RSV in veterans—underscoring vaccination’s vital role.

The study of S-337395 showed an 88.9% reduction in RSV viral load and symptom improvement in the highest dose group, with no severe adverse events reported.

These test panels allow clinicians to diagnose multiple STIs from a single specimen, with results available in about 20 minutes.

The novel therapeutic demonstrated a strong safety profile and showed efficacy in reducing symptoms during the early stages of treatment.

The FDA approved the addition of Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings for Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk.