CDC FluView · Mar 7, 2024
COVID-19 Vaccines for People Who Are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
Learn CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. An additional dose is recommended.
Latest medical news · page 276
The latest headlines across every section, pulled from official and open-access sources.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Mar 6, 2024
Help Your Patients Understand the Role and Function of Their Kidneys
How well do your patients understand how their kidneys work? Read on to help them learn more.
CDC FluView · Mar 6, 2024
COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. are working well based on studies that have looked at how vaccines work in real-world conditions.
ECDC: On Air · Feb 27, 2024
Episode 47 - Ines Steffens - Eurosurveillance
On today's episode, we sit down with Ines Steffens, editor-in-chief of Eurosurveillance . Eurosurveillance is an open-access peer-reviewed scientific journal devoted to the epidemiology, surveillance, prevention and control of communicable diseases. Published weekly, with 50 issues per year, it features short rapid communications, longer in-depth research articles, surveillance and outbreak reports, reviews and perspective papers. We discuss the journal's history, scope, and plans for its future. You can find more information about Eurosurveillance here . For more information about ECDC in…
ECDC: On Air · Feb 15, 2024
Episode 46 - Special Feature - Five Scientists - One Health
Today's episode is special one, and is hosted by James Ramsey, Head of the Communication Unit at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). He is joined by experts from ECDC, EFSA, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), the European Environment Agency (EEA), and the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to discuss the One Health prespective. Our well-being depends on the health of animals, plants and our environment. What affects one affects all the others, and increasingly so. A One Health perspective is about joining forces to find integrated solutions to common challenges such as climate change…
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Feb 14, 2024
What’s New in the 2024 ADA Standards of Care?
Learn about the latest clinical practice standards to diagnose and manage diabetes in the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Care in Diabetes—2024.
CDC FluView · Jan 12, 2024
Overview of COVID-19 Vaccines
Find an overview of the different COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States, including safety information and the ingredients of each vaccine.
ECDC: On Air · Dec 20, 2023
Episode 45 - Theresa Enkirch - A Closer Look At Viruses
For this episode of ECDC on Air, we sit down with ECDC’s expert in genetic epidemiology and bioinformatics – Theresa Enkirch. Theresa gives us an overview of what genetic epidemiologists and bioinformaticians do and how that has changed the current epidemiological world. She also talks about a brand new ECDC course – the GenEpiBioTrain – that can properly boost one’s knowledge about all matters regarding bioinformatics and genetic epidemiology. Want to know more? Check the ECDC’s Virtual Academy for the courses here . You can find more information about ECDC's work on our website and on social…
CDC FluView · Dec 13, 2023
Allergic Reactions after COVID-19 Vaccination
If you get a COVID-19 vaccine and think you might be having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), seek immediate medical care by calling 911.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Dec 6, 2023
DDP Blog: Best of 2023
Join us as we recap the most popular posts of 2023, plus two posts you may have missed.
ECDC: On Air · Dec 1, 2023
Episode 44 - Anastasia Pharris - World AIDS Day 2023
Every year World AIDS Day is marked on the 1st of December. Beginning in 1988 as the first-ever international day for global health, it is now in its 35th year. We sat down with Anastasia Pharris, Principal expert in Communicable Diseases , to discuss the latest joint ECDC-WHO Europe HIV/AIDS surveillance in Europe report to take stock of where Europe stands with the latest developments, challenges, and achievements. As a part of World AIDS Day, ECDC will host a digital event on HIV: Towards zero stigma on the 6th of December 2023. The event is open to the public and will focus on the…
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Nov 1, 2023
How Can You Help Patients Prevent Diabetes Complications?
Get tips to help patients manage their diabetes so they can stay healthier for longer.
CDC FluView · Oct 23, 2023
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety in Children and Teens
Read about the clinical trials, research, and ongoing safety monitoring that has shown that the COVID-19 vaccination is safe for children and teens.
CDC FluView · Oct 12, 2023
Data & Surveillance
Find COVID-19 data and surveillance, including the COVID Data Tracker, hospitalization data, serology surveillance, forecasting, and variant surveillance.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Oct 11, 2023
How Can an Artificial Pancreas Help People with Type 1 Diabetes?
Automated insulin delivery systems, also called artificial pancreas, can improve glycemic outcomes and make daily self-care easier for people with type 1 diabetes.
CDC FluView · Sep 26, 2023
Bust Myths and Learn the Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
Learn the facts about the authorized COVID-19 vaccines and bust common myths. CDC recommends eligible people age 5 and older get vaccinated.
CDC FluView · Sep 12, 2023
Benefits of Getting A COVID-19 Vaccine
Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination based on what experts currently know. Vaccination is an important tool in stopping the pandemic.
CDC FluView · Sep 11, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
See answers to FAQs about COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine safety for kids, during pregnancy, and what to do if you lost your vaccination card.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Aug 23, 2023
How Does Stigma Affect Patients with Overweight, Obesity, or Diabetes?
Understand the ways that patients with overweight, obesity, or diabetes experience stigma, and learn how to reduce stigma during health care visits.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Jul 26, 2023
How Is Diabetes Related to Urinary Tract and Sexual Problems?
Learn how diabetes can affect the urinary tract and sexual organs and how health care professionals can treat complications.
CDC FluView · Jul 13, 2023
Vaccines for COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccine: Helps protect you from getting COVID-19 Learn more about getting ready for your COVID vaccine, how to get a vaccine, and what to expect....
CDC FluView · Jul 12, 2023
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Find links to guidance and information on all topics related to COVID-19, including the COVID-19 vaccine, symptom self-check, data, and other topics.
CDC FluView · Jul 6, 2023
How to Protect Yourself and Others
Read how to protect yourself from coronavirus and slow the spread, including get vaccinated, wear a mask, and avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
NIDDK (Diabetes) · Jun 28, 2023
Research on COVID-19 and Diabetes Sets the Stage for Care
Learn what we understand so far about the link between diabetes and COVID-19 and what research findings may mean for diabetes care.