COVID Prevention News

Diphtheria on the rise

Global diphtheria is in a phase of renewed concern, characterized by persistent endemic transmission in low‑resource settings, large multi‑country outbreaks, and smaller clusters in high‑income regions, all occurring against a backdrop of incomplete...

COVID Research News

Severe respiratory diphtheria-like illness caused by toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans

Helleren R, Fløystad HK, Tellefsen OA, Boskovic M, Skraastad T, Mengshoel AT, Alfsnes K, Skogen V. Severe respiratory diphtheria-like illness caused by toxigenic Corynebacterium ulcerans. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026;32(2):285-287. Summary This research...

COVID Prevention News

Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has long been framed as a “pediatric virus,” but data from Asia and worldwide now make clear that it is also a major threat to older adults and people with chronic conditions. At the same time, powerful new...