As the summer of 2024 comes to a close in the United States, disease-carry Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes continue to spread three serious diseases throughout the Region of the Americas.
On August 14, 2024, the Pan American Helath Organization (PAHO) issued an updated Epidemiological Update confirming chikungunya (371,265), dengue (11,199), and Zika (24,679) viruses have been recently identified in most countries in the Region.
Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika Found Throughout the Americas
Shingles Vaccination May Reduce Dementia
With an aging population, age-related cognitive decline is an increasing health burden for families and society. Recently, there has been scientific evidence indicating that herpesviruses may influence the risk of cognitive decline, such as dementia.
A recent study published in Alzheimer's Research & Therapy revealed that individuals who have had herpes zoster (HZ, shingles) may have a 20% higher risk of experiencing subsequent subjective cognitive decline (SCD) over the long term.
Most Patients With MS Have No Risk for Relapse After COVID-19 Vaccination
For patients with high MS activity, small increase in relapse risk seen after booster dose, especially for those not treated
CDC Warns of Resurgence of Parvovirus B19
Pandemic brought loss of immunity to the virus, which has now translated into higher infection rates across the U.S.