Flu & Viruses
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Checking child fever – advice
British doctors get new advice today to help them identify when a child with fever is suffering from a serious illness. Read more
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Global progress against common diseases – report
A major international 21st century drive against three common diseases has been highly effective – but the world is a long way short of eliminating HIV, TB and malaria, researchers say today. Read more
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HIV vaccine works for some patients
A new vaccine against HIV may work for some patients, who can be identified by a particular chemical, it was announced today. Read more
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AIDS-related deaths more than halved
AIDS-related causes of death among adults with HIV have more than halved in 10 years, a study out today has revealed. Read more
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Whooping cough pregnancy programme should be extended
An emergency vaccination programme aimed at stopping deaths of babies from whooping cough is set to be extended for five years, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Old polio vaccine to the rescue
A 20th century vaccine against polio could be brought back into use to help tackle the growing threat from the disease, researchers said today. Read more
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Tropical diseases menace travellers
Growing numbers of patients with tropical diseases are being treated in British hospitals, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Surge in camel virus infections
The number of victims of the Middle Eastern camel virus increased dramatically yesterday as the Saudi authorities reported more than 100 extra victims. Read more
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Plea for elderly HIV patients
A generation of people is entering old age infected with HIV, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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‘Encouraging’ results from child flu vaccine pilot
A pilot scheme to vaccinate children against flu has yielded “encouraging” results, says Public Health England. Read more