Tag: Viruses

Last week's case count was highest in Chicago since early November 2022 and highest weekly new case rate in any U.S. region so far this year

Arexvy was ~82 percent effective in preventing RSV-induced lower respiratory tract infections in adults 60 years of age and older

No difference seen in treatment outcomes, including days to improvement, rate of persistent symptoms for those with, without HIV

Since the outbreak began last May, more than 30,000 people have been infected with the virus and 42 people have died

Vaccination-to-case ratio was lower for Black and Hispanic versus White men during full analytic period

Findings seen in phase 3 trial of adults aged 60 years and older receiving a single intramuscular injection of RSVpreF vaccine

14 cases identified in Equatorial Guinea, 10 of which were fatal; five people have died in eight confirmed cases in Tanzania

Phase 3 trial shows the vaccine is effective against medically attended severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract illness in infants

However, evidence shows the 2022 to 2023 season is a return toward prepandemic seasonality

Researchers say their findings highlights the risks of referring to TikTok or social media as health information source