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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new diagnostic test designed to detect Candida auris (C. auris) DNA from skin swabs. This test, developed …
FDA Approves Rapid Test to Combat Deadly Candida Auris Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the motive of being better prepared for future pandemics, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Moderna roughly $176 million to aid …
US Health Authorities Fund Moderna’s Influenza Vaccine Development in Race Against Future Pandemics Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA recently announced a new collaboration with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aimed at developing breath-based diagnostic devices to detect infectious diseases in underserved populations. …
FDA Partners with Gates Foundation to Develop Breath-Based Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a fresh set of recommendations for the upcoming 2024-2025 period, calling for updated COVID-19 and seasonal flu …
New Season, New Protection: CDC Urges Updated COVID-19 and Flu Vaccinations Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In preparation for the upcoming respiratory virus season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its guidance on the use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus …
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Ahead of Respiratory Virus Season Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Syphilis rates in the United States have surged over the past decade, affecting all populations. In response, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has formed …
HHS Task Force Addresses Rising Syphilis Rates with New Testing Guidelines Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA on Thursday updated its recommendations for manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season. The agency now advises that vaccines should target the KP.2 strain …
FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Target New Strain Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An individual in Michigan has recently been diagnosed with a potent strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This …
Emerging Threat: Third Case of H5 Bird Flu Found in Michigan Dairy Farm Worker Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unveiled comprehensive, evidence-based guidance aimed at preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. This new guidance …
CDC Releases New Guidance to Prevent Infections in K-12 Schools Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating its dog importation regulations starting August 1, 2024, to ensure that all dogs entering the United States …
CDC Tightens Dog Import Rules to Safeguard Public Health Read More