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A new year might mean new viral threats. Influenza A is a perennial threat. The virus infects a wide range of animals and has the ability to mutate rapidly. The most recent influenza pandemic – caused ...

This year, he’s watching out for viruses like avian flu, mpox, and oropouche, among other continuing threats like measles, ...

Cases are up, vaccination rates are down, and new strains are circulating. Here's what you should know.

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen that has been identified in more than 110 countries around the world. The virus typically causes flu-like symptoms, but it can also trigger ...