The greatest risk of disease in the newborn comes with late-pregnancy acquisition of genital infection in a previously unexposed woman; recurrent infections are rarely associated with disseminated ...

Could pregnancy strengthen women's immune defenses against influenza A? This is a question that Canadian researchers have ...

The NHS has encouraged eligible people to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV infections can be ...

Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children.

McGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection. Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy increases ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants, making maternal vaccination critical for newborn protection Vaccinating at 32 weeks of pregnancy optimizes ...

CANADIAN travellers are now being warned by their government to take precaution against the “Oropouche virus” when visiting ...

McGill University scientists have discovered that pregnancy may trigger a natural immunity to boost protection against severe flu infection. Contrary to the common belief that pregnancy increases ...

Research revealed that foetuses are not as defenceless as once thought; they can actually fight infections from within the womb. This new understanding could significantly change the way doctors ...

For pregnant women living with HIV, managing their health is crucial, as the virus can affect both the pregnancy and the ...

Getting vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) around 32 weeks of pregnancy offers the best protection for newborn infants, according to a new study published in the American Journal of ...

The virus that can cause coughing fits so intense that patients can fracture a rib — whooping cough, also known as pertussis ...