While viral hemorrhagic fevers caused by filoviruses like Ebola and Marburg are serious diseases, the risk to most travelers in Africa...

When planning an unforgettable African safari adventure, it's crucial to be aware of the potential health risks you may encounter. From...

Traveling to Africa can be an incredible adventure, filled with stunning natural landscapes, diverse cultures, and unforgettable...

The yellow fever vaccine is required at least 10 days before entry into many countries, whether for a quick tourist visit or immigration,...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance on the use of the chikungunya vaccine, opening the door for...

This photomicrograph illustrates histopathological alterations induced by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi infection in liver tissue....

Imagine planning your dream vacation to Brazil, only to find yourself battling a potentially life-threatening mosquito-borne illness....

A scientific breakthrough over 30 years in the making, the first-ever malaria vaccine is being rolled out across Africa, offering new...

A virulent cholera outbreak caused by the vibrio cholerae bacteria has gripped multiple nations across southern Africa since early 2022....

Cystic fibrosis is a disease identified by the thick and sticky mucus a person creates. They have a difficult time clearing this mucus...

Yellow fever has a notorious history in Florida. Outbreaks devastated the state in the late 1800s, killing thousands before being...

Typhoid fever is a serious infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi, which can take weeks or months to...

Awareness of health risks is essential when planning international travel. One such risk is yellow fever, a disease often requiring...

Brazil has seen several outbreaks of yellow fever in recent years. In 2016, the country saw an unprecedented spread of the disease with...

Typhoid fever, caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria, sadly remains a persistent public health threat in many low and middle-income...

Do you need to get a typhoid booster shot? If you're planning to travel to parts of the world where typhoid is common, getting vaccinated...

The Current Environment of Heightened Terror Threat On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants launched a devastating attack on Israeli military...

In the U.S. there are two options available for typhoid fever vaccination. Typhim Vi is the injectable version and Vivotif is the pill...

In addition to being full of undisclosed conflicts of interest and unreasonably invasive and traumatizing for the autistic kids studied,...

This is part 2 of a series of blog posts about Andrew Wakefield's 1998 Lancet paper (now retracted), which turned out to be a hoax. The...