Infectious Disease

Climate change ticks disease

Climate change may allow infectious diseases to spread further and linger longer, federal report warns

COVID-19 cases are rising in the U.S., but the risk remains 'low' in Philadelphia

COVID-19 Cases Philly

Strep throat can easily be confused with throat infections caused by viruses – here's how to tell the difference

Sore Throat Cause

It's tick season — here's how to stay protected and what to do if bit

Tick Season

A little-known respiratory virus surged this spring as other illnesses receded

Human Metapneumovirus hMPV

End of COVID-19 emergency will usher in changes across the U.S. health system

COVID Emergency Ends

Penn scientists inch closer to universal flu vaccine that could weaken future pandemics

Penn flu vaccine

Flu season is off to an early start in Philly, but it's hard to predict how it will shape out, officials say

Flu season Philly

An RSV outbreak is surging in the United States; here's what parents should know

RSV Outbreak

An overlooked STD could become the next superbug, scientists warn

STDs M. gen.

Long COVID: How researchers are zeroing in on the self-targeted immune attacks that may lurk behind it

Long COVID

Polio outbreak in New York a warning sign for Philly, health experts say

Polio Philly

Colleges need to prepare for monkeypox to spread among students, infectious disease experts say

Monkeypox Temple University

Monkeypox vaccines are being rationed to combat the outbreak, but can the strategy work?

The first Lyme disease vaccine in 20 years moves closer to reality

How well do monkeypox vaccines prevent infection? A virologist answers 6 questions about the shots

Philly is now updating its monkeypox cases, vaccine availability online

Viruses can change your scent to make you more attractive to mosquitoes, new research finds

Mosquito Virus Odor

Monkeypox vaccines are now available in Philadelphia; here's how to get an appointment

Camden county detects its first monkeypox case

Monkeypox does not spread through airborne particles, CDC says

Monkeypox airborne transmission

Children's Health

Super antibodies from pregnant women may help scientists develop new therapies for deadly infections

Pregnant Women Antibodies

Monkeypox case found in Philadelphia, but officials say virus poses 'extremely low' risk

Monkeypox 'very unlikely' to cause a COVID-like outbreak, scientists say

Children's Health

Babies die as congenital syphilis continues a decade-long surge across the U.S.

Baby in Hospital

COVID's 'silver lining': Research breakthroughs for chronic disease, cancer and the flu

COVID-19 appears destined to become endemic, but that won't make it harmless

A more contagious omicron strain has scientists fearing another COVID-19 surge

New omicron strain

Omicron surge may have peaked in the Philly region, but hospitals remain stressed

Early data suggests omicron variant causes less severe COVID-19, but more research is needed

Yes, we should be keeping the healthier hand-washing habits we developed at the start of the pandemic

Hand Washing Disease Prevention

Most people do not need COVID-19 booster shots, vaccine experts argue

A combined COVID-19 and flu vaccine may be on the horizon

A pill to treat COVID-19? Pfizer takes next step in study of Tamiflu-like drug

As COVID-19 booster shots near, Penn immunologist explains why he hates the term 'breakthrough infection'

Vaccine Wherry Breakthrough

Think like a virus to understand why the pandemic isn't over yet – and what the US needs to do to help other countries

Can schools require COVID-19 vaccines for students now that Pfizer's shot is authorized for kids 12 and up?

Lung transplants saving severe COVID-19 patients on death's doorstep

Penn Lung Transplant 2

The coronavirus 'doesn't discriminate by age:' Serious cases on the rise in younger adults

Severe COVID-19 Millennials

COVID-19 infections accelerating in Philly amid wave of variants

COVID Philly Variants March

Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you've already had the coronavirus

Pennsylvania, New Jersey among least COVID-safe states, analysis finds

COVID-19 safety by state

The coronavirus is here to stay, but it won't be as deadly in the future, scientists say

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