MeSH tree: B04.820.578.750.284
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral infection usually seen in children under 5 years old, although adults can catch it, too. Outbreaks have been identified across the country since late August. While the illness ...
Nov 17, 2025
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Poliomyelitis, also known as polio, is a contagious disease caused by the poliovirus. Thanks to the development of effective vaccines, the poliovirus has been largely eradicated and was endemic in only two countries in 2024. ...
Oct 23, 2025
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The first paper from a multi-year clinical research study has been published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. The article "Dynamics of endemic virus re-emergence in children in the USA following the COVID-19 pandemic (2022–2023): ...
Aug 7, 2025
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As my term as acting WHO regional director for Africa draws to a close, I have been reflecting on the resilience and collective commitment that have defined our region's fight against polio.
Jul 7, 2025
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A polio outbreak has been declared in Papua New Guinea, sparking concern about the disease's spread in a country with low vaccination rates, health officials said.
May 16, 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and seven US pediatric medical centers report a notable association between Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) and severe respiratory illness in children without prior medical conditions. ...
Enteroviruses are a group of viruses that cause everything from the common cold to meningitis, polio, type 1 diabetes, and much more. Over 100 different types have been described by researchers, and millions of people are ...
Apr 15, 2025
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The polio vaccination drive in Gaza is exceeding expectations, the WHO said Tuesday as it warned of the impacts of US funding cuts and pleaded for ramped-up medical evacuations.
Feb 25, 2025
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An unusually high amount of poliovirus detections in several European countries in recent months has underscored the importance of keeping Europe polio-free, according to an editorial by European Centre for Disease Prevention ...
Jan 30, 2025
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In 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) called for the global eradication of polio. Within a decade, one of the three poliovirus strains was already virtually eradicated—meaning a permanent reduction of the disease ...
Dec 11, 2024
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