#respiratory-infections

#respiratory-infections

A novel drug-free nasal spray could provide nearly 100% protection against respiratory infections if validated in human studies.

A new nasal spray developed by Harvard researchers shows nearly 100% effectiveness in preventing respiratory infections in preclinical mice studies.

HMPV is spreading in China, but it is not a new threat like COVID-19 due to prior understanding and immunity.

Pertussis cases are increasing in the U.S. after a decline during the COVID pandemic, highlighting the importance of vaccinations.

CDC updates guidelines for isolation periods for Covid and other respiratory illnesses

Recommendations include being fever-free for 24 hours, improving indoor air quality, and practicing good hygiene

A notable increase in walking pneumonia cases among children due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae has been observed this year in South Florida.

Infections of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have notably increased, especially among young children, prompting health officials to raise awareness and monitor symptoms.

Concerns about a potential rise in Covid infections during the summer and the impact of the pandemic on usual seasonal patterns of respiratory viruses.

Masks may reduce symptoms by 3.2%, equivalent to 3,200 fewer infections per 100,000 people.

The surge in RSV cases post-COVID-19 may be due to increased testing and RSV genome changes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering loosening its recommendations on how long people should isolate after testing positive for COVID-19.

The proposed guidelines would allow individuals to return to work or school if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication, aligning with the standards for other respiratory infections like the flu.