Virus

Monkeypox September 6, 2022

Biden administration expanding monkeypox vaccine distribution with $20 million AmerisourceBergen contract

The Department of Health and Human Services announced a $20 million contract with AmerisourceBergen to speed up delivery of monkeypox vaccines nationwide.

Virus August 31, 2022

First human death of West Nile virus in Illinois in 2022 confirmed

The first human death in Illinois this year from the West Nile virus was confirmed on Tuesday by the state's health department in Cook County.

Maine August 26, 2022

USDA is scattering millions of rabies vaccine packets from helicopters

The USDA is scattering millions of rabies vaccine packets across 13 states from Maine to Alabama. The goal of this is to keep raccoons from spreading a deadly strain of the virus.

LIFESTYLE August 25, 2022

Why monkeypox is making some college kids nervous right now

As college students return to campus, some are nervous about their risk of picking up the monkeypox virus. Doctors and infectious disease experts shared tips for staying safe.

Health Care August 21, 2022

Dr. Birx: CDC at 'inflection point,' expects real change following watershed admission

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says she aims to improve the dissemination of information in order to streamline the agency's responses to future infectious disease crises.

Virus August 17, 2022

West Nile virus detected in 2 New York City residents as infected mosquito population soars

The West Nile virus has been found in two human cases as New York City deals with a record number of infected mosquito pools this summer.

Coronavirus August 11, 2022

CDC eases COVID guidance in shift of approach

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday loosened many of its recommendations for battling COVID-19, reflecting a shift in guidelines.

HEALTH August 11, 2022

Less than 1 in 3 hepatitis C patients with health insurance are getting the cure

Fewer than 1 in 3 insured hepatitis C patients are getting treatment for the virus. This could be due to the fact that the medication, Epclusa, can cost tens of thousands of dollars.

World July 29, 2022

Spain confirms first monkeypox-related death in Europe

Spain documented the first monkeypox related death in Europe. It was the second recorded monkeypox death outside of Africa, and the fifth reported worldwide in what the WHO has declared a global health emergency.

Coronavirus July 29, 2022

BA.5 omicron variant may lead to higher risk for reinfection and severe outcomes, compared to other variants

Reinfections and severe outcomes may be more common with the BA.5 omicron variant compared to other coronavirus variants. Vaccines are also less effective against BA.5.

Monkeypox July 29, 2022

First documented case of monkeypox reported in Philippines

The Philippines has documented their first case of monkeypox after a 31 year old man returned from visiting countries with documented cases. He will be quarantined for 14-21 days.