Whooping cough is highly preventable, but waning vaccine rates are leading to more outbreaks and even some infant deaths.

Doctors say that so far, kids are hit hardest with the flu. The flu shot is helping keep them out of the hospital.

At least 14 states and Washington, DC, are seeing high and very high levels of flu, mainly caused by a surprise new influenza ...

The flu tends to come on hard and fast, which can make it feel especially tough to go through, Dr. Schaffner says. “You can ...

COVID-19 infections are rising again across the U.S. Here's which symptoms to look for and how to protect yourself over the ...

Flu cases are slowly rising in Illinois in the lead-up to holiday gatherings this week, so what should you know before you ...

In December 2021, the World Health Assembly reached global consensus to negotiate and draft an international instrument to ...

Multisociety guidance recommended that nursing homes employ an infection preventionist and invest in training and preparedness.

A daily preventive pill can be invaluable for people at risk for HIV. But some doctors don't know much about prescribing them. And billing headaches are common. Here's how to overcome those hurdles.

Although wastewater surveillance can enhance knowledge about the circulation of pathogens, some European states question the ...

The plan, which is not finalized, suggests children get fewer shots and shifts to a model telling parents to consult doctors ...

As winter settles in, several viral illnesses are circulating nationwide, including the highly contagious norovirus. The virus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea in the United States, ...