Infectious DiseaseInfo Center
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COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Young Kids
Health officials have finally approved COVID-19 vaccines for use in young children.
CDC Relaxes COVID Testing Travel Requirements
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has relaxed a COVID testing rule for travelers flying to the US.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Peanut Butter
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is alerting the public to a Salmonella outbreak that may be tied to peanut butter.
Monkeypox: What You Need to Know
Multiple countries that don't usually see monkeypox activity are reporting cases of the virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That includes one case in the United States.
COVID-19 Update: 4/21/22
The pandemic is more than two years old, and it's still going strong. Here's what you need to know.
FDA OKs Second Booster for Some
Certain people may now get a second COVID-19 booster shot.
Health Officials Consider Future Boosters
Who's up for another booster shot? If you are, you may be eligible at some point soon.
Safe Cruising During COVID-19
Remember cruise ships? They're still roaming the world's oceans, and health officials are setting guidelines for safe cruising during the pandemic.
Flu on the Rise
We may not have been thinking about it as much over the past couple of years, but the flu is still here. And it's currently on the rise in the United States.
Flu on the Rise
We may not have been thinking about it as much over the past couple of years, but the flu is still here. And it's currently on the rise in the United States.