The human cost of not getting vaccinated is well known–measles, diphtheria and other outbreaks reported across the globe. All very unnecessary. The history of the success of vaccines is well documented- Nearly...

In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in Michigan, state health officials have confirmed 22 total measles cases statewide since March 13, 2019. Oakland County has 21 cases and one case was a Wayne County...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mayzent (siponimod) tablets to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting...

The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) released a news release this week after learning of Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin’s statement about deliberately exposing his children to chickenpox....

In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in Rockland County, NY, County Executive Ed Day declared a county wide State of Emergency relating to the ongoing measles outbreak. Effective at the stroke of...

In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in the Philippines, government officials have reported an additional 596 cases since the last update. Through Mar. 21, 23,563 measles cases have been reported, including...

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported an additional 26 hepatitis A outbreak cases during the past week, bringing the total to 2005. Of this total, 62 percent required hospitalization and seven...

In a follow-up on the measles outbreak in the Detroit-Oakland County, MI area, county health officials report the outbreak total has risen to 18 cases since Mar. 13. Nearly 1000 vaccination were given...

The death toll due to measles in Ukraine has risen to 14 this year, according to new data from the Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. In addition, 2,179 people – 1,020...

The New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has identified three cases of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection since December 2018 in individuals who were experiencing homelessness...