Human parainfluenza viruses (hPIVs) are a group of viruses that can cause respiratory infections, particularly in children and immunocompromised individuals. As these viruses belong to the ...

Recent viral outbreaks such as hMPV highlight the need for routine surveillance effective risk communication and boosting healthcare infrastructure Acute respiratory infections are a serious public he ...

Croup in kids occurs due to a viral infection in the vocal cords and the trachea (windpipe). The infection causes swelling and narrowing of the upper airway, making it difficult for air to pass ...

Data on mRNA vaccines sent by Moderna to European regulators before the COVID-19 outbreak included early tests of the mRNA ...

The UKHSA has noted that COVID symptoms have evolved over time. Many individuals now exhibit cold-like symptoms, but others ...

Dr Zachary Rubin took to TikTok to explain the testing process doctors use for human metapneumovirus (HMPV), amid a spike in cases of the illness.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the urgent alert on Thursday saying illnesses like Norovirus and the flu were on ...

Nirsevimab is protective against RSV infections and coinfections, which suggests there is no replacement of RSV with other viruses post-nirsevimab administration.

“The flu is caused by influenza viruses only whereas the common cold can be caused by a number of different viruses, including rhinoviruses and (human) parainfluenza (viruses),” she said.