An unexpected Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) case was recently reported in the Arabian Peninsula by the North Batinah Governorate in Oman.
Humans are generally infected with MERS Coronavirus (CoV) after direct or indirect contact with dromedary camels, the natural host, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
However, MERS-CoV has demonstrated the ability to be transmitted between humans.
But outside of healthcare settings, there has been limited human-to-human transmission.
Another MERS Case Confirmed in Oman
Innovative Dengue Vaccine Gains Another Authorization
A new vaccine targeting the fastest spreading mosquito-borne virus and one of the top ten threats to global health recently gained another authorization.
Takeda UK Ltd. announced on February 6, 2023, that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) had granted marketing authorization for Qdenga® for active immunization against dengue infection in individuals from four years of age.
Pegylated Interferon Lambda Effective in Preventing Severe COVID-19
Incidence of hospitalization or emergency department visit lower for those receiving interferon versus placebo
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
Highly effective against delta, moderately effective against omicron infection and hospital admission in infants
Immunization Schedule for Children, Teens Updated for 2023
Changes to 2023 schedule include addition of new row for COVID-19, recommending vaccination for those aged 6 months to 18 years