The CDC declared the end of its emergency response to H5N1 avian flu as a health threat to humans, David Murray writes.

Decades of research show the mercury-containing preservative thimerosal is safe in vaccines, but CDC's new advisory panel is raising concerns about its safety.

Scientists have known for more than a year that bird flu, H5N1, made the jump from wild birds and common poultry to cows and ...

The Department of Public Health and Social Services encourages proactive approach to protect oneself and others from health ...

Health officials are advising parents to prioritize vaccinations as students prepare to return to classrooms, with the CDC projecting an increase in COVID-19 activity in 27 states, including Virginia.

Late summer marks the time when kids start returning to school, and parents are busy checking off back-to-school lists with ...

Should you get a flu shot when you're pregnant? Find out whether it's a good idea and when you should schedule it.

Pasteurization is the process of heating a food product for a certain amount of time to destroy bacteria and viruses present, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dairy ...

Once used for tracking COVID-19 cases, the tracker has become a resource for virus trends in general, including measles.

“Don’t eat raw food in Hawaii,” said Howe, who is even leery of restaurant safety protocols. “This is a tropical place. There ...

Infectious diseases that the U.S. had conquered decades ago — thanks to highly effective vaccines — are surging again, due to an uptick in vaccine avoidance. In 2025, three people have died and 162 ...

Company aims for technology advancement and platform expansion with Korea's first influenza vaccine using an adjuvant Interim ...