Caitlyn Stulpin

The CDC updated its vaccine safety webpage on Wednesday to “correct” the statement that vaccines do not cause autism, claiming that studies have not ruled out the link between vaccines and autism.

ATLANTA — Cell-based influenza vaccines were superior to egg-based vaccines across patient populations during a recent influenza season, according to study findings presented at IDWeek.

Key takeaways: The number of antibacterial agents in clinical and preclinical development decreased from 97 to 90.

Fewer people have gotten vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this season vs. last, according to survey data presented by experts this week, with many respondents citing unclear guidance as a reason why.As part of a series of press briefings on respiratory season data, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) shared the results of a survey assessing the beliefs, attitudes and

Key takeaways: Resistance to antibiotics commonly used to treat gonorrhea has increased globally.

Findings from a phase 3 study provided additional evidence that the first pneumococcal vaccine made specifically for adults is well tolerated and provides strong protection for patients at an increased risk for pneumococcal disease. The 21-valent pneumococcal vaccine, referred to as V116 (Capvaxive, Merck), was approved by the FDA and recommended by the CDC in June 2024 for the prevention of

A neglected viral zoonotic disease has emerged as a serious public health concern in India, prompting calls for expanded efforts to help control and prevent its spread. Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) is a zoonotic viral infection spread through infected Haemaphysalis spinigera ticks. Although infections initially circulated among monkeys, small mammals and birds, human activity in forested areas

New estimates show that between 1990 and 2023, the prevalence of Chagas disease has decreased, with more cases being reported in nonendemic regions and among older populations.

The Zika virus epidemic that began in Brazil in 2015 and quickly spread to other countries caused an unprecedented flood of neurological disease, especially among infants, and changed the perception of the mosquito-borne disease forever. A virus once believed to be largely benign was suddenly ravaging the brains of infants and causing central nervous disease in adults, leading WHO to declare an

DENVER — A novel regimen of doravirine and islatravir was noninferior to a common HIV therapy as an initial HIV treatment, according to phase 3 data shared at the Conference on Opportunistic Infections and Retroviruses.“Over time, people may need to adjust their HIV treatment regimens because of comorbidities, concerns about toxicities, tolerability challenges or a desire for regimens