A record number of outbreaks have been reported after droughts, floods and wars have forced large numbers of people to live in unsanitary conditions.
Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
What Happened to Monkeypox?
Why cases suddenly began to decline.
U.S. to Begin Screening Air Passengers From Uganda for Ebola
There are no cases in the United States, but federal health officials also urged doctors to be vigilant for patients with symptoms.
A Public Health Success Story
We revisit the subject of Covid and racial inequities.
Can New Vaccines Finally Eradicate Malaria?
Two new vaccines may finally turn back an ancient plague. But in unexpected ways, their arrival also complicates the path to ending the disease.
China Gets Its First mRNA Covid Vaccine Approval — in Indonesia
Indonesia has cleared an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese company. But those types of shots, considered among the most effective, aren’t yet available in China.
New Infectious Threats Are Coming. The US Probably Won’t Contain Them.
The coronavirus revealed flaws in the nation’s pandemic plans. The spread of monkeypox shows that the problems remain deeply entrenched.
Covid Boosters
Who should get a Covid booster, and when? We answer the big questions.
Canada Is Removing Strict Covid-19 Restrictions for Travelers
After two and a half years, Canada is dropping its remaining restrictions, including testing and quarantine requirements, effective Oct. 1.
Monkeypox Appears to Recede, but Risks and Uncertainties Linger
Scientists do not yet know how well the vaccine and the drug used to treat the infection are working. Two new trials will provide answers.