This Flu Season Could See More Severe Illness Among Children and Older Adults

Published on January 12, 2024

As seasonal flu activity remains elevated nationally, CDC is tracking when, where and what influenza viruses are spreading and their impact on the public's health.

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Smallpox vaccine efficiently induces immunity against monkeypox virus infection in people living with HIV, study finds

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Glowing COVID-19 diagnostic test prototype produces results in one minute

January 17, 2024
Cold, flu and COVID-19 season brings that now-familiar ritual: swab, wait, look at the result. But what if, instead of taking 15 minutes or more, a test could quickly determine whether you have COVID-19 with a glowing chemical? In a new study, researchers describe a potential COVID-19 test inspired by bioluminescence. Using a molecule found in crustaceans, they have developed a rapid approach that