Infectious Disease

FDA Updates RSV Vaccine Labels to Include Guillain-Barré Syndrome Warning

January 08, 2025

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

9 Fast Fact about Avian Influenza for Primary Care

January 07, 2025

The bird flu threat remains low, according to public health authorities, but awareness and vigilance will help keep it that way. Here are 9 things you need to know.

Bird Flu: First US Death Reported, NIH Updates Risk Assessment

January 07, 2025

The first death of an American from the H5N1 virus was reported in Louisiana on Monday, though authorities maintain the risk of widespread infection remains low.

Sanofi and SK Bioscience Expand Pneumococcal Vaccine Partnership, Launch Phase 3 Trial for PCV21

January 06, 2025

Sanofi and SK bioscience expand collaboration on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, including a 21-valent candidate for pediatric populations.

A Vaccination Imperative: "Please, Let's Do It," NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD, Urges

December 18, 2024

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases medical director appeals to the community at large to set politics and personal grievance aside and to "first, do no harm."

US Adults Lagging in Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccination: Daily Dose

December 18, 2024