The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has just released its updated vaccine recommendations for children. Dr. Sean O’Leary of the AAP said, “Unfortunately, we have to ignore everything about ...

Statewide, Collier County has reported the highest number of measles cases so far, with at least 12 confirmed infections.

College campuses are considered hot spots for measles due to close living quarters and varying vaccination histories among ...

Measles cases are on the rise in Florida. Here's what to know about the symptoms and what you can do to protect yourself and ...

Louisiana's vaccination rate dips below percentage sufficient for herd immunity. How do declining rates impact infectious ...

The Nipah virus was spotted in India where it infected two people. No cases of the potentially lethal virus have been ...

The history of the hepatitis B vaccine has been marked by controversies, from the ‘Australia antigen’ to the ‘Pediatric ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Respiratory virus cases are at a 25-year high in the U.S. Flu cases are being driven by a new variant. Here’s what doctors want you to know about the flu right now. As predicted, the U.S. is dealing ...

The federal government has drastically scaled back the number of recommended childhood immunizations, sidelining six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases, long-term ...

Measles cases are spreading across the country. Doctors share what to do if you’ve been exposed to the virus. Plus, what infectious disease doctors want you to know about the disease. “Measles is ...

Chelsea Cirruzzo is a Washington correspondent at STAT, where she covers HHS. You can reach Chelsea on Signal at chelseacirruzzo.42. Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious ...