This is the last of four TAG newsletter articles that examined safety as well as FDA regulatory oversight of food and color additives. The previous
Similar to the way that airborne pollen can trigger seasonal allergies, a new study presented at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting suggests that
A recent risk assessment from the WHO has warned of significant spread of the Oropouche virus (OROV) transmitted to humans by midges. While the majority
With measles cases rising around the world, the CDC has revised its measles vaccine guidance, advising that all international travelers be fully vaccinated against measles
Although the risk of humans being infected by and transmitting avian influenza remains low, a National Academies of Science panel explained that, while the virus
With the FDA vaccine advisory group recommending that a monovalent JN.1 lineage vaccine continue to be used in COVID vaccines for the upcoming US respiratory
While federal updates on H5N1 activity have been quite sparse recently, it is wise to keep your guard up and remain vigilant for signs and
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning to require placebo-controlled trials for all new vaccines prior to licensing. Because the vaccines
Although seasonal flu activity is declining with no new influenza A(H5) cases reported to CDC this week, the 2024-2025 season is classified as having high
In 2000, with no measles spread in the US and new cases only contracted through foreign travel, the virus was declared as officially eliminated from
