Infectious Disease

A federal judge halted HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's rollback of childhood vaccines, freezing ACIP's overhaul and immunization votes amid a medical society lawsuit.

Improved risk stratification for coadministration of linezolid with serotonergic agents has the potential to optimize its indications in clinical practice.

FDA expands Arexvy RSV vaccine to at-risk adults 18-49, backed by phase 3b data—what it means for patients and pharmacists.

No FDA-approved oral suspension of valacyclovir currently exists, meaning pharmacies must continue relying on compounded preparations for patients unable to swallow tablets while Hyloris works to resolve the manufacturing issues.

Ashlan J. Kunz Coyne drives innovative research to combat multidrug-resistant infections and enhance patient care.

Ongoing measles outbreaks highlight the impacts of reduced vaccination rates and heightened public distrust in health experts.

Stable HCV E1E2 proteins on self-assembling nanoparticles spark strong mouse antibodies, advancing a long-sought hepatitis C vaccine.

A preclinical mucosal C difficile vaccine clears spores and prevents recurrence in animals, hinting at new protection for high‑risk patients.

The second part of this video series highlights thoughts from 4 panelists on shared clinical decision-making and how harmful misinformation is in the health care space.

A group of experts provide insights and answer questions to some of the more pressing topics around changes in vaccine schedules and policies.

Learn how COVID-19 drives heart and vascular risks, why vaccines and antivirals help, and how pharmacists manage dangerous drug interactions.

A multicohort analysis reveals that obesity substantially increases hospitalization and mortality risk across diverse infectious diseases.

Trusted pharmacist guidance, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based resources help parents make informed pediatric immunization decisions.

Bangladesh reports fatal Nipah case linked to raw date palm sap; experts say spread stays limited as vaccines and rapid tests advance.

Ongoing variation in vaccine schedule implementation requires pharmacists and clinicians to collaborate closely, reinforce evidence-based care, and monitor vulnerable populations for gaps in immunization coverage.

India has confirmed 2 Nipah infections in West Bengal as surveillance tracks 196 contacts with no spread, with the World Health Organization outlining symptoms, transmission, and response measures.

Changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule have created confusion and variation in practice, placing added responsibility on clinicians and pharmacists to educate patients and ensure evidence-based care.

Interest in intravenous push administration of antibiotics is regaining popularity as fluid shortages arise.

The FDA approves gepotidacin as a groundbreaking oral treatment for uncomplicated urogenital gonorrhea.

Jeffery Goad, PharmD, MPH, outlines how recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule may affect vaccine confidence, uptake, and public health, while highlighting the essential role pharmacists play in patient education.

Heidi De Souza discusses strategies to enhance RSV vaccine uptake among older adults, emphasizing awareness, coadministration patterns, and public health efforts.

Ali Dehghani, DO, highlights that shingles vaccination not only prevents rash but is also associated with lower risks of major cardiovascular events, dementia, and mortality, underscoring pharmacists’ role in patient counseling and preventive care.

Nina Masters, PhD, MPH, explains how early adherence to pediatric vaccines strongly predicts timely measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination.

Jeffery A. Goad, PharmD, MPH, stresses that consistent, evidence-based communication from pharmacists and other health care professionals is essential to maintaining public trust and preventing declines in childhood vaccination.

Recombinant zoster vaccination against shingles significantly reduced the risk of heart disease and dementia, even after a prior case of shingles.