Initially referred to as "yellow jack" centuries ago because of the yellow quarantine flag hoisted by sailing ships carrying infected passengers and crew, the yellow fever virus remains active today.
According to the U.S. CDC, about thirty countries are 'endemic' for the mosquito-carrying yellow fever virus.
And recent outbreaks in Africa indicate the disease poses an ongoing threat to humans.
Africa’s Yellow Fever Alert Highlights Traveler Risks
Vaccination Cuts Risk for Myocardial Infarction, Stroke After COVID-19
Findings show lower hospitalization risk 31 to 120 days after COVID-19 infection
Reformulated Booster Shots Ready by September, White House Says
Biden administration is working on contracts for the reformulated booster doses
San Francisco, N.Y. State Declare Monkeypox Public Health Emergencies
Declaring emergency will expand testing and vaccines and apply pressure to the federal government to take the outbreak more seriously
Smoking Tied to Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19
Higher risks for death, mechanical ventilation, and major cardiovascular event all independent of sociodemographic factors and medical history
COVID-19 Booster May Spur Seroconversion in Blood Cancer Patients
Among nonresponders to initial COVID-19 vaccination, seroconversion occurred in 56 percent following booster dose
Theophylline Nasal Irrigation Studied in COVID-19-Related Smell Loss
In phase 2 trial, subjective assessments suggest improvement in COVID-19-related olfactory dysfunction, but study results were inconclusive
COVID-19 Crisis Has Stalled Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Among the concerns are that HIV testing has slowed or stopped in places dealing with COVID-19 surges
Periodic Fasting Tied to Less Severe COVID-19 Outcomes
However, no association seen between periodic fasting and COVID-19 diagnosis
United States to Send Out 800,000 Doses of Monkeypox Vaccine
Vaccine meant to be given in two doses, but officials say they plan to stop offering second-vaccine appointments to stretch doses