Older adults who were exposed to seasonal flu viruses that circulated prior to 1968 are more likely to have some protection against H5N1, and children would benefit more from H5N1 vaccines.

SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, infects cells by binding its spike protein to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors.

Discovered in the state of Ceará, Brazil, the novel coronavirus shares similarities with the virus responsible for Middle ...

Early flu exposure helps immunity against H5N1 infection, with older adults having stronger antibody responses.

Raw cheese made with milk from dairy cattle infected with bird flu can harbor infectious virus for months and may be a risk ...

Measles is an extremely contagious vaccine-preventable disease that can lead to death or disability. It also wipes out immune ...

Data on the number of cases for these diseases from the pre-vaccine era is hard to come by, and even the case counts are ...

The uptick in measles cases has left many people wondering about early signs of measles, whether they need an updated vaccine and treatment options.

A new coronavirus that can spread to humans has been discovered by a China-linked scientist. Researchers from Brazil, along ...

Research identifies how viral respiratory infection damages macrophages and suggests treatment with a pre-existing FDA approved drug.