A one-size-fits-all flu vaccine could be on the horizon after scientists found an antibody that protects against several strains of the virus. The team from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine identified a class of antibodies previously unrecognised that can neutralise
Russia is reportedly experiencing a mysterious virus outbreak, with long queues of ambulances seen outside hospitals. But Kremlin officials have denied claims that an “incomprehensible virus” is spreading across the country. Videos circulating online show huge lines of ambulances waiting outside infectious
Health officials in the United Kingdom are warning the public about a concerning rise in whooping cough after cases soared 250% this year. Between July and November, there were 716 reported cases of pertussis, a bacterial infection of the lungs, which is
The respiratory virus bringing China to its knees is now considered to be like COVID-19, which means the UK is under threat. Countries neighbouring China, including India, have raised their alert levels to high following the rapid spread of “white lung pneumonia.”
Michael Gove found himself quickly shut down at the Covid inquiry today after mentioning the virus may have been man-made. Shortly into his evidence session, the Communities Secretary told the probe that the virus potentially being man-made impacted the Government’s response and
China’s Ministry of Health clarified that the recent surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, drawing attention from the World Health Organisation (WHO), is attributed to known pathogens like the flu and common viruses rather than a new virus. A spokesperson from
The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak linked to a $1-burrito event for Northwestern University students. The “$1 Burrito event” for Northwestern University students took place last Saturday between 1 and 8 p.m. with Big Wig Tacos.
The mum of a little girl who almost died from a terrifying flesh-eating infection sparked by chickenpox has backed an NHS vaccine announced today. Leanne Passey, 32, said her daughter Reign developed a potentially fatal strep A infection after a bout of
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday announced its approval of Ixchiq, the first chikungunya vaccine. The vaccine, which is made by Valneva, is approved for anyone age 18 and older who has a risk of being exposed to the
Covid cases are on the rise in many areas of the UK, as the World Health Organisation classifies the new Pirola variant as being “under monitoring”. Analysis from Express.co.uk has revealed exactly where Covid cases are highest in the UK over the