MEASLES VIRUS DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE IN WEST HAWAIʻI COUNTY
MEASLES VIRUS DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE IN WEST HAWAIʻI COUNTY Posted on Aug 27, 2025 in Newsroom HAWAI‘I – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring a positive wastewater sample for measles virus, which marks the first wastewater detection of the virus in the state. The sample was collected Aug. 11, 2025, […]
DOH REPORTS 11TH TRAVEL RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
DOH REPORTS 11TH TRAVEL RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025 Posted on Aug 6, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 11 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 10 on […]
Health Insider West Nile Virus in Arizona: Best EPA-approved mosquito repellents for 2025 Kaley O’Kelley
Maricopa County has confirmed 17 cases of West Nile virus and, tragically, one death this season. These new numbers come as a stark reminder to take mosquito protection seriously and especially as monsoon season ramps up. Health officials point to the EPA’s list of approved repellents as the best defense against mosquitoes that spread West […]
Health Insider Maricopa County officials confirm first West Nile death of the year abc15.com staff
Maricopa County health officials have confirmed the first West Nile virus death of the season. The victim is said to be an “older adult with underlying health conditions,” health officials say. Seventeen human cases of West Nile, which is typically spread through bites from infected mosquitoes, have been confirmed this year in Maricopa County. Here’s […]
Published Data Show Why GSK Bailed on Its Maternal RSV Vaccine
GSK’s abandoned maternal respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine protected infants from severe RSV, final results of a phase III trial indicated, but those positive outcomes came at the expense of an unexplained higher risk for preterm birth. For newborns up to 6 months of age, efficacy with the RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine (RSVPreF3-Mat) during […]
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Definition, Symptoms, Treatment, Transmission
Facts you should know about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection Respiratory Viral Infections RSV is a highly contagious virus infection that is most prevalent during the winter season. Most children who develop an RSV infection have mild symptoms of fever, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, and cough. High-risk groups are more likely to have a more […]
Is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Contagious?
Is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) contagious? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is contagious. In the United States, it’s the most common cause of inflammation of the small airways in the lungs (bronchiolitis) and of pneumonia in children under 1 year of age. It also is significant cause of respiratory illnesses in older adults. Nearly all children […]
RSV Vaccine Benefits Probably Outweigh Small Neurologic Risk, CDC Advisors Say
The benefits of vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for adults ages 60 and older probably outweigh the small risk of vaccine-related Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reaffirmed. In a presentation on the second day of the ACIP’s 2-day meeting, Amadea Britton, MD, of the CDC’s RSV adult vaccination […]
Novel Hepatitis E Vaccine Protects for at Least a Decade
A three-dose vaccine regimen prevented hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections with high efficacy in adults over the course of 10 years, a phase III trial from China found. The HEV239 vaccine, sold under the name Hecolin outside the U.S., had an efficacy rate of 83.1% (95% CI 69.4-91.4) in the study’s modified intention-to-treat analysis and […]
CDC Backs Hepatitis C Screening for Kids Exposed in the Womb
The CDC released new recommendations for hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening among perinatally exposed infants and children. The four new recommendations detailed in the MMWR Recommendations and Reports are as follows: All perinatally exposed infants should be screened for HCV with a nucleic acid test (NAT) for detection of HCV RNA at ages 2 to […]