Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history
Congo on Thursday began vaccinating people against Ebola as health authorities work to slow the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease in history.
Aug 28, 2026
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Infections: News and Research on RNA Virus Infections
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South Africa sounds alarm as infant vaccinations plummet
South Africa's infant vaccination rate has fallen to its lowest level in years, with more than a third of babies receiving no vaccines at the start of 2026, the health department said Thursday.
Aug 27, 2026
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How pregnancy itself drives deadly hepatitis E outcomes
Researchers have uncovered a biological mechanism that helps explain why hepatitis E virus infections can be especially severe—and often fatal—during pregnancy, finding that normal pregnancy-related hormonal changes inadvertently ...
Aug 26, 2026
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First measles deaths reported in US this year—American Academy of Pediatrics responds
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died of measles, the first deaths linked to the virus in the state in 35 years, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.
Aug 26, 2026
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Netherlands reports West Nile virus death
Dutch authorities said Wednesday that a patient had died from West Nile virus, which has seen a growing number of cases in Europe this year.
Aug 26, 2026
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Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died from measles, state health officials said Tuesday, the first measles-related deaths in the U.S. this year.
Aug 25, 2026
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How well do COVID antivirals actually work? Not as well as we thought
If you're 70 or older, or 50 or older with underlying health conditions, and have tested positive for COVID, you might have been offered free or subsidized antivirals.
Aug 24, 2026
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Study suggests new antibody therapy for tick-borne disease
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a dangerous virus spread by ticks. It transmits Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a serious disease that has been spreading into new regions worldwide. Capable of killing ...
Aug 22, 2026
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Scientists highlight essential role of mosquito control to tackle increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe
Mosquito control is crucial to addressing the increase in mosquito-borne diseases in Europe such as dengue, chikungunya virus disease and West Nile virus infection, according to EU scientists from the European Center for ...
Aug 21, 2026
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Can COVID-19 change how we breathe during sleep?
COVID-19 can leave behind fatigue, breathing difficulties and neurological symptoms that persist long after the initial infection. Because these effects can also disturb sleep, researchers have questioned whether COVID-19 ...
Aug 21, 2026
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