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The State of Human H5N1 Therapeutic Evidence and Future Directions

Announcement

Safe and effective therapeutics play a critical role in treating influenza infections and preventing spread. A new rapid expert consultation from the National Academies summarizes the current landscape of therapeutic options against avian influenza A (H5N1) in humans and discusses opportunities to improve preparedness and response planning for a potential scenario of sustained human-to-human spread.

Dec 22, 2025

Researcher working in a biochemist laboratory. Female doctor wearing full PPE suit, face mask, and face shield working with pathogen samples in lab.

Federal Government, Clinicians, Employers, and Others Should Adopt New Definition for Long COVID to Aid in Consistent Diagnosis, Documentation, and Treatment

News Release

Federal government, clinicians, medical organizations, public health practitioners, employers, and others should adopt new definition for Long COVID to aid in consistent diagnosis, documentation, treatment, and support for patients.

Jun 11, 2024

Resources online - Video and Presentation Available

Update

May 22, 2024

Action Needed to Improve U.S. Smallpox Readiness and Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Therapeutics, Says New Report

News Release

Action is needed to enhance U.S. readiness for a smallpox outbreak, and to improve diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics for smallpox and related diseases such as mpox or Alaskapox.

Mar 26, 2024

HHS's Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Should Be Re-envisioned Post-COVID-19

News Release

Using lessons learned from COVID-19, a new report outlines recommendations to strengthen the U.S. Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) to better protect the nation from future threats, and ensure it can deliver the vaccines, medicines, and personal protective equipment needed during a public health emergency.

Nov 3, 2021

Publication - Understanding and Communicating about COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Equity

Update

Apr 23, 2021

Event - Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence

Update

Dec 10, 2020

Report - Rapid Expert Consultation: College COVID-19 Testing

Update

Dec 4, 2020

As SARS-CoV-2 Virus Evolves, Genomic Data Should Be Collected Alongside Patient and Public Health Data, Says New Report

Media Advisory

Jul 31, 2020

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