Nancy J. Cox, a renowned expert in influenza who led the C.D.C.'s influenza division for nearly 40 years and established a global network for virus forecasting and prevention, passed away at 77 from glioblastoma on April 24 in Atlanta. #InfluenzaResearch #PublicHealth #ViralInfections #US
Bahia has reported an increase in hospitalizations of children under 2 years old due to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the leading cause of bronchiolitis, raising concerns among specialists as this trend follows a national rise in severe respiratory infections among children, with RSV responsible for about 75% of bronchiolitis cases and emphasized efforts by the Ministry of Health to enhance preventive measures through vaccination of pregnant women to protect infants during their most vulnerable months. #RespiratoryInfections #ChildHealth #ViralInfections #BR
