During the 36th meeting of the Emergency Committee under the International Health Regulations on the international spread of poliovirus on August 16, 2023, the Emergency Committee reviewed the data on wild poliovirus (WPV1) and circulating vaccine-derived polioviruses (cVDPV) in the context of global eradication of WPV and cessation of outbreaks of cVDPV2 by the end of 2023.
Teens May Have Missed Vaccinations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Among adolescents born in 2008, vaccination coverage by age 14 years continued to lag versus earlier birth cohorts
China to Drop COVID-19 Test Requirement for Foreign Travelers
The announcement marks a significant milestone in the country, which has enforced strict lockdowns and ‘zero COVID’ policies during the pandemic
New Dengue Therapeutic Coming Soon
Dengue outbreaks have steadily increased in the last 50 years in East Asia countries, and 2023 is no exception. This year, tens of thousands of dengue cases have been diagnosed in India.
And about half of India's population already carry dengue virus-specific antibodies.
Adult Interpersonal Violence or Childhood Abuse, Neglect Increase Later Diabetes Risk
Findings show a dose-dependent pattern, with similar pattern for men and women and by race
Residents Trained During First Wave of Pandemic Experienced Less PTSD
Work hours, workload, and medical errors may be targets for preventing PTSD among residents
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Will Roll Out Mid-September, Officials Say
The new vaccines will target the XBB.1.5 coronavirus subvariant and offer some protection for closely related strains
Flu Season Remains MIA
While health experts watch reports of a tranquil flu season in the Southern Hemisphere, many people in the north are debating when to get their annual influenza vaccination.
Since vaccine effectiveness is influenced by waning, timing is essential each flu season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently added some clarity to this question when it published Influenza Update N° 452 on August 21, 2023.
Flu Season Remains MIA
While health experts watch reports of a tranquil flu season in the Southern Hemisphere, many people in the north are debating when to get their annual influenza vaccination.
Since vaccine effectiveness is influenced by waning, timing is essential each flu season.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently added some clarity to this question when it published Influenza Update N° 452 on August 21, 2023.
Trends in U.S. Birth Patterns Described for 2020, 2021, 2022
Number of births unchanged from 2021 to 2022, following increase of 1 percent from 2020 to 2021