HealthDay News — Health officials in China are reporting more than 8,000 cases of chikungunya, a virus spread by mosquitoes that can cause fever and painful joints.

The recombinant zoster vaccine significantly lowers the risk for shingles complications among individuals with IBD.

DermaRite is recalling antiseptic lotion soaps, external analgesics, antimicrobial foam soaps, and antiseptic cleansers due to microbial contamination.

Many individuals who are not up to date with recommended vaccinations would accept vaccines if offered during an emergency department visit.

US health officials informed more than half a dozen leading medical organizations that they will no longer be invited to participate in developing vaccination recommendations.

The mean percentage of total calories consumed from ultraprocessed foods was 55% among those aged 1 year and older during August 2021 to August 2023.