[ad_1] Respiratory syncytial virus – viral vaccine under research Hailshadow | Istock | Getty Images A vaccine from Pfizer showed the potential to protect adults ages 18 to 59 who are at increased risk of getting severely sick from respiratory syncytial virus in a late stage clinical trial, the company said Tuesday. The initial data…
[ad_1] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that it would wind down much of its remaining guidance specifically targeted at COVID-19, including an official end to a pandemic-era plea for Americans to stay home for five days after testing positive. The agency cited improvements in the rates of hospitalizations and deaths inflicted by…
[ad_1] Flu cases in some Southern states on the rise, bucking national trend – CBS News Watch CBS News Nationally, the number of flu cases has decreased. But in some Southern states, flu activity is still high, including in Dallas County, Texas, where almost 20% of tests are positive. Omar Villafranca reports. Be the first…
[ad_1] How to identify severe flu symptoms in children – CBS News Watch CBS News Flu cases are surging nationwide and 27 children are among those who have died this flu season. One hospital shares ways to be on the lookout for respiratory issues. Janet Shamlian reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications…
[ad_1] Hospitals dealing with influx of kids with respiratory illnesses – CBS News Watch CBS News The new year is bringing a surge in cases of RSV and the flu among kids. Hospitals across the country are dealing with a surge in cases and, in some cases, a lack of beds. Janet Shamlian reports. Be…
[ad_1] Hospitals and emergency rooms could be forced to ration care by the end of this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Thursday, saying recent trends in COVID-19 and influenza are now on track to again strain America’s health care system. The new COVID variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share…
[ad_1] Several key COVID-19 trends that authorities track are now accelerating around the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday. It’s the first major nationwide uptick in the spread of the virus seen in months. The largest increases are in the Midwest and the Mid-Atlantic, the agency said in its weekly report…
[ad_1] Ohio health officials report pediatric pneumonia outbreak – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials in Warren County, Ohio, this week reported they are seeing a pediatric pneumonia outbreak, with at least 145 children diagnosed with the respiratory illness since August. Most of the children did not require hospitalization, and there is no evidence…
[ad_1] Supply of RSV antibody shot struggling to meet demand – CBS News Watch CBS News The demand for the Beyfortus RSV antibody shot has been so high that the CDC recommends doctors only give it to their most vulnerable patients. Mark Strassmann has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking…
[ad_1] A vaccine from GlaxoSmithKline showed the potential to protect adults ages 50 to 59 from respiratory syncytial virus in a late-stage clinical trial, the company said Wednesday. The initial trial results suggest that GSK’s shot, known as Arexvy, could help protect a wider population from RSV, a disease that causes thousands of hospitalizations and…
