Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans. Just one infected patient can spread measles to up to nine out of 10 susceptible close contacts, according to the Centers for Disease ...

This flu season has been particularly bad for children, with many experiencing severe complications such as pneumonia, ...

King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of the year. Measles is extremely contagious for those who ...

RFK, Jr.'s Health and Human Service has inexplicably cancelled two vaccine-related advisory meetings since he took the helm ...

Early data suggest that the 2024-2025 flu shots have effectively lowered rates of flu hospitalization and outpatient visits ...

Measles can cause complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, long-term hearing loss and death — as is the case in the current Texas outbreak. In the decade before the measles vaccine, the CDC ...

The worst flu season the United States has had in more than a decade may have reached its peak, according to data from the US ...

So, to recap, for the first two to four days, common measles symptoms in adults include: After this initial phase, you’ll get ...

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services, his policies on chronic disease, ...

“Findings in this report show that vaccination with the 2024–2025 influenza vaccine reduced the likelihood of medically attended influenza and support CDC’s recommendation that all persons aged ≥6 ...

1. The flu vaccine was 41% to 55% effective at preventing hospitalizations among adults this season. For children and adolescents, these figures ranged from 63% to 78%. 2. The flu shot's effectiveness ...

The Trump administration is reconsidering a $590 million human bird flu vaccine contract with Moderna. ( The Hill) Over 40% ...