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Days before President Donald Trump took office a second time, the Department of Health and Human Services granted Moderna $590 million for the development of mRNA vaccines for bird flu and other influenza viruses.
HealthAs bird flu becomes a growing threat, Moderna is awarded $590M to develop mRNA pandemic influenza vaccines
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 22, 2025
Moderna is recruiting adult participants for Nova 301, its Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating an investigational norovirus vaccine called mRNA-1403.
HealthModerna says it’s ‘one step closer’ to a norovirus vaccine as the virus spreads across the U.S.
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 11, 2025
COVID symptoms are similar to those of flu, RSV, and the common cold, and may vary by vaccination status.
HealthCould you have COVID? Symptoms to watch for in 2025 include sore throat and fatigue
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 10, 2025
As with COVID, testing is the only way to confirm the presence of the influenza virus in your body.
HealthDo you have the flu? Watch out for these 2025 symptoms, from mild to emergency
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 9, 2025
Bird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say
HealthBird flu will be the next pandemic unless health officials take 6 critical steps, experts say
By Carolyn BarberJanuary 9, 2025
The 2024–25 seasonal influenza vaccine doesn’t prevent H5N1 bird flu but could play a pivotal role in preventing a pandemic.
HealthBird flu could merge with seasonal flu to make mutated virus that could spread among humans, CDC warns
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 3, 2025
The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the week before. By comparison, up to 41 outbreaks were reported during that same week the previous three seasons.
HealthNorovirus rates have skyrocketed by 340% this season. Here’s where the ‘winter vomiting disease’ is spreading and why
By Lindsey LeakeJanuary 2, 2025
A young woman wearing a face mask holds sparklers while celebrating New Year's Eve.
HealthThe COVID winter wave has arrived. Here’s where it’s spreading during the 2024–25 holiday season
By Lindsey LeakeDecember 31, 2024
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HealthNorovirus is surging in the U.S. What you need to know, from length of symptoms to protecting yourself
By The Associated PressDecember 30, 2024
California declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country
HealthCalifornia declares a state of emergency as a new severe bird flu case was discovered. What it means for the rest of the country
By Carolyn BarberDecember 18, 2024
As you dive into your New Year’s resolutions, taking precautions to protect yourself from a quartet of infectious diseases can lessen your odds of starting off 2025 sick.
HealthPublic health experts are warning of a ‘quad-demic’ this winter. Here’s where flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus are spreading
By Lindsey LeakeDecember 18, 2024
Each year norovirus causes an average 900 deaths, 109,000 hospitalizations, 465,000 emergency room visits, and 19 to 21 million illnesses in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
HealthNorovirus causes up to 21 million illnesses in the U.S. every year. Here’s what to know about the contagious disease that hand sanitizer can’t kill
By Erin PraterDecember 10, 2024
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HealthElton John lost his vision from an eye infection. Here’s why that might happen—and how to prevent it
By Ani FreedmanDecember 2, 2024
America’s STD epidemic shows signs of slowing as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall
HealthAmerica’s STD epidemic shows signs of slowing as new syphilis and gonorrhea cases fall
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressNovember 12, 2024
Bird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock
HealthBird flu begins its human spread, as health officials scramble to safeguard people and livestock
By Carolyn BarberNovember 8, 2024
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