Category: Emerging Infectious Diseases
COVID-19 Booster Reduced Hospitalizations, Mortality Risks
Respiratory Therapy Booster vaccines reduced the risk of COVID‑19–related hospitalization and death, according to a new study of over 3 million UK adults. Continue reading
Feb 18, 2026
Booster shots reduce the risks of COVID-19 deaths, study finds
Medical Express Booster vaccines reduced the risk of COVID‑19-related hospitalization and death, according to a new study of over 3 million adults who had the autumn 2022 vaccine in England. The research, led by the universities of Bristol and Oxford, provides further evidence of the effectiveness of booster vaccination against COVID‑19. The study is published […]
Feb 18, 2026
What sparked the nation’s worst measles outbreak in decades
NPR Nearly 1,000 people in South Carolina have been infected in a measles outbreak that started in a largely unvaccinated community in October. Dr. Martha Edwards, president of the South Carolina chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, explains how this outbreak has spread so quickly. And, social justice groups are remembering the Rev. Jesse […]
Feb 18, 2026
Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds
Guardian ‘Shocking’ data shows the climate crisis and invasive mosquitos mean chikungunya could spread in 29 countries. An excruciatingly painful tropical disease called chikungunya can now be transmitted by mosquitoes across most of Europe, a study has found. Higher temperatures due to the climate crisis mean infections are now possible for more than six months of […]
Feb 18, 2026
Gentoo penguins the first birds on Australian territory to contract H5N1 as bird flu spreads
The Guardian Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species. The gentoo penguin has become the first bird to test positive for the H5N1 bird flu on an Australian territory, with samples confirming the virus has spread on a sub-Antarctic island. The deadly and contagious strain of bird flu, […]
Feb 18, 2026
Bird flu outbreak in NJ? Dozens of dead geese found as officials investigate
ABC News Wildlife officials are investigating a suspected outbreak of bird flu after a large number of dead or dying geese were discovered at parks in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Dozens of dead geese have been found within the past few days, including near Alcyon Lake. The discoveries led to the closure of two Pitman […]
Feb 18, 2026
Flu’s Seasonal Fury
Medpage Today Influenza can sicken and kill. Vaccines are our best defense. Why…? Why…? Why…? Jasper whimpered, not just once or twice, but repeatedly. It was January 2026. For one awful week, my friend’s 21-month-old grandson was practically inert, spiked fevers to 103o, and barely ate or drank, all the while voicing his single word of […]
Feb 18, 2026
Metformin’s Prospective Role in Preventing Long COVID
ContagionLive Findings from a growing body of randomized trials and real-world analyses show that starting metformin during acute SARS-CoV-2 infection is safe and significantly reduces the risk of developing long COVID. As the global health community continues to grapple with the long-term consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection, preventing post–COVID-19 condition—commonly known as long COVID—has become a […]
Feb 11, 2026
A parasitic fly is inching closer to the US border. Colorado livestock leaders are already preparing
Colorado Public Radio Five Rivers Cattle Feeding, headquartered out of Johnstown, touts itself as the largest feedlot company in the U.S., and one of the biggest in the world. Its locations, spread across six states, have capacity for 865,000 head of cattle. Filling those lots has been challenging of late, said the company’s head market […]
Feb 11, 2026
Infectious Disease Expert on Latest Nipah Virus Case: “Be Alert, But Not Alarmed”
Pharmacy Times Bangladesh reports fatal Nipah case linked to raw date palm sap; experts say spread stays limited as vaccines and rapid tests advance. On February 3, 2026, Bangladesh’s International Health Regulations National Focal Point notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of a confirmed case of Nipah virus infection in Rajshahi Division, northwestern Bangladesh. This […]
Feb 11, 2026