It doesn’t always receive the same attention as the flu, COVID-19, RSV or measles, but pneumonia can be serious and even life ...

Here's what local experts want you to know about how to avoid infectious diseases as schools start back in Greater Akron.

An infectious disease specialist, Marietta Vazquez has long been fascinated by the interplay of infections and populations — and how human behavior can affect the epidemiology of diseases. “To me, the ...

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Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) say they are the first in the world to characterize human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) capable of neutralizing measles virus (MeV). The antibodies ...

Families with kids in tow lined up at Benjamin Franklin High School Thursday for a one-stop shop: physicals, mental health services, vision screenings, and, perhaps most importantly, vaccines. The ...

So far, at least 19 new measles outbreaks have been reported in 2026 in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Among them, Ohio is experiencing active measles cases in ...

Florida has reported four new measles cases, bringing the state's 2026 total to 154. Measles is a highly contagious and incurable disease, but it is preventable with the MMR vaccine. The CDC has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So far, at least 19 new measles outbreaks have been reported in 2026 in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and ...