A polio-like virus that can cause paralysis in children and teens recently spiked again, U.S. wastewater data shows.

Wastewater samples have shown elevated levels of a respiratory virus that has been linked to paralysis in some children, ...

This year's spike in cases marks a return to pre-pandemic levels of this infection, which is also called pertussis.

Health officials are reminding the public that antibiotics are ineffective against respiratory infections caused by viruses, ...

FluMist is a nasal spray manufactured by AstraZeneca that has been used to protect against influenza in the United States ...

Pfizer's and Moderna's formulas have been the go-to on pharmacy shelves, but Novavax remains an important option.

A rare respiratory virus EV-D68 is spreading in the US causing paralysis in children Learn key symptoms and risks to watch for ...

It's that time of year again: the dreaded cold and flu season is on the horizon. But lurking in the shadows is a more ...

A new study highlights the role of natural killer T cells in influencing the immune response to dengue virus, potentially reducing the severity of subsequent infections.

A research group has developed a new COVID-19 testing system using Janus particles -- microparticles with two sides possessing distinctive molecular properties. These particles are engineered to bind ...

It often mimics the common cold, but RSV can quickly turn into bronchiolitis and pneumonia. “The older you get, the milder ...

The next in our series of quick quizzes in paediatric care asks – what is the likely diagnosis in this case of a child with ...