CDC FluView · Jun 11, 2024
Long COVID Basics
Learn about the potential COVID-19 long-term effects, including fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, chest pain, headache, and other symptoms.
Public Health · page 21
Outbreaks, advisories, and public-health updates from the CDC, WHO, and NLM.
CDC Travel Notices · May 30, 2024
Level 1 - A Strain of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Newport in Mexico
Some travelers who have spent time in Mexico have been infected with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella Newport.
WHO · May 23, 2024
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) supports the implementation of WHO's extended 13th General Programme of Work with flexible funding
Ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly , the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a Core Contribution Agreement to support the implementation of WHO’s extended Thirteenth General Programme of Work. The agreement entails a contribution of US$ 4 million from the State of Qatar to WHO, through QFFD, aimed at enhancing the Organization's efforts in addressing global health challenges. This partnership underscores the State of Qatar and QFFD's unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes and promoting sustainable…
WHO · May 17, 2024
Ireland and WHO work together to improve access to assistive technology globally
Ireland is becoming a global leader in the field of innovation in harnessing digital technologies as a tool to address various barriers for access to care. In alignment with WHO, Ireland recognizes the importance of mobilizing assistive technology to help the 2.5 billion people in need globally, including older persons, people with disabilities, and those living with health conditions. This includes ensuring equitable access to assistive products such as glasses, hearing aids, walking aids, wheelchairs, prosthetics, and communication and memory devices. In March 2024, Anne Rabbitte, T.D…
WHO · May 10, 2024
Governments agree to continue their steady progress on proposed pandemic agreement ahead of the World Health Assembly
Governments of the world today agreed to continue working on a proposed pandemic agreement, and to further refine the draft, ahead of the Seventy-seventh World Health Assembly that starts 27 May 2024. Governments meeting at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva agreed to resume hybrid and in-person discussions over coming weeks to advance work on critical issues, including around a proposed new global system for pathogen access and benefits sharing (i.e. life-saving vaccines, treatments and diagnostics); pandemic prevention and One Health; and the financial coordination needed…
CDC FluView · May 2, 2024
COVID-19 Testing: What You Need to Know
Learn about testing for COVID-19, including the types of tests, who should get tested, how to get tested, and print resources in English and Spanish.
WHO · Apr 25, 2024
Spain's Secretary of State for Health discusses health priorities with WHO
WHO welcomed Mr Javier Padilla Bernáldez, Spain’s Secretary of State for Health and his delegation on 23 and 24 April 2024 to discuss joint global health priorities. Amongst others, Spain's focus is on universal health coverage and health systems strengthening; pandemic response and emergency medical teams; organ and tissue transplantation; malaria and other tropical diseases; and polio. During the visit, participants focused on plans and on-going work across a number of areas, including WHO’s Transplantation Program to increase availability; ethical access and oversight of…
WHO · Apr 12, 2024
Enhancing Global Health and Well-Being: WHO and the Netherlands strengthen their Partnership
WHO and Netherlands Strategic Dialogue in The Hague, Netherlands 10 April 2024. Credit: Michel Mees Photography The WHO and the Netherlands convened in The Hague on 10 April 2024, to discuss joint priorities and alignment between the Dutch Global Health Strategy and WHO’s key strategic goals, marking a new milestone in their longstanding partnership. Rooted in the Netherlands' unwavering commitment to global health, human rights, and universal access to comprehensive health services, the collaboration between the WHO and the Netherlands is instrumental in addressing global health…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CDC Travel Notices · May 30, 2023
Level 1 - Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhoid Fever in Pakistan
An outbreak of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid fever in Pakistan is ongoing. Extensively drug-resistant infections do not respond to most antibiotics.
NIH Research
Researchers identify first suite of human antibodies against measles virus
NIH-funded study lays foundation for antibody-based measles treatment.
Fierce Biotech
Mapp, Gilead antivirals to be deployed in DRC Ebola trial: WHO chief
Officials are planning to study Mapp Biopharmaceutical’s MBP134 and Gilead Sciences’ remdesivir, which gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus.