A meningitis outbreak has caused panic and concern in the United Kingdom after two students have died and 11 others are seriously ill in hospital. Health authorities note that the outbreak is linked ...

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A university student and a year 13 pupil have died following an outbreak of “invasive” meningitis in Kent. The UK Health ...

While the specific strain still remain unidentified, the outbreak of a rare form of invasive meningitis has plagued the University of Kent in the UK. Here's how officials are responding and advising ...

A VIRUS that caused the death of a 14-month-old toddler in Basildon has surged amongst children following the Covid pandemic, a report critical of the hospital care has said. Viviana-Ray Butnaru died ...

Symptoms of HMPV usually overlap with those of other respiratory viruses and can include cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. More severe infections can lead to bronchitis, ...

The single-dose dengue vaccine developed by Brazil’s Butantan Institute is 80.5% effective against hospitalization for the mosquito-borne disease for at least five years, per a phase 3 clinical trial ...

After H5N1 bird flu was detected in elephant seals gathered at Ano Nuevo State Park, other marine mammals have also succumbed, including a sea otter and sea lion. So far, only animals in San Mateo ...

The guidance aims to help accelerate the development of new antibiotics for severe, drug-resistant gram-negative and gram-positive infections and community-acquired and healthcare-associated bacterial ...

Polio is not endemic in the United States, but the disease is circulating in 30 other countries now. A doctor explains how to protect against polio when traveling.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is urging poultry owners and those with backyard flocks to practice biosecurity measures as bird flu continues to be a threat across the country. Highly ...

The FDA approved a vaccine for mumps nearly 60 years ago, so why are some areas of the United States experiencing outbreaks now, and who should be concerned?