A dominant strain of norovirus is emerging, which could disrupt the seasonal pattern and increase the number of outbreaks, a June 2 CDC report suggests. Here’s what to know: 1. In previous years, the ...

After years of largely predictable norovirus waves, the emergence of a new strain might have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks from this notorious stomach bug, suggests a new report by the ...

News outlets and social media posts have commented on the outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, suggesting that ...

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2025 — For countless millions across the globe, commuting to work or school is an everyday routine. But during a pandemic, the practice can contribute enormously to the spread of ...

Local factors such as seasonal temperature, the year-dependent water and vegetation index, and data on animal density can be used to predict regional outbreaks of avian flu in Europe. This is the ...

In 2025, health authorities worldwide tracked numerous infectious disease outbreaks spanning vector-borne diseases, water-borne threats, vaccine-preventable illnesses, and zoonotic spillovers.

Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases, capable of spreading rapidly in communities with low vaccination rates. The virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets and can remain ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a statement on Tuesday following reports of an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. In the statement, it called elevated levels of HMPV and ...

Living with herpes simplex virus affects millions of people worldwide, yet many remain unaware that specific triggers can be identified and avoided to dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of ...