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Investigators there say they have not found a close contact who traveled abroad, nor have they confirmed additional cases

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may vote to disrupt the childhood vaccine schedule, despite what experts say is a lack of evidence to do so.

The appearance of a new variant coincides with changes to U.S. vaccine policies.

It's in sharp contrast to Operation Warp Speed, which led to the creation of the COVID vaccines

H5N1 isn’t going away anytime soon and could become a pandemic. Here are some tips to help you understand your risk

The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over previous years, possibly due in part to a new strain of the virus. Outbreaks can occur after direct contact with…

The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the previous week.

The U.S. flu season is underway

Taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.