Infectious diseases
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Why the One Health approach is important now more than ever
April 15, 2024
How we can strengthen vaccination programs and build vaccine confidence together
Two Merck leaders share how we’re working to help protect communities from vaccine-preventable illnesses
February 21, 2024
Empowering others to speak up about HPV-related cancers
The impact of Gina’s diagnosis inspired her to help others prioritize their health
January 5, 2024
The impact of RSV: a father’s story and call for prevention
When his own daughters became sick, one colleague saw firsthand the need to protect kids from RSV
December 14, 2023
The new generation making an impact on HIV
Meet these young advocates helping to lead the response to HIV around the world
November 10, 2023
How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance
The growing burden of AMR is threatening the return to a world without effective antibiotics
October 30, 2023
Understanding adult pneumonia: causes, symptoms and risk factors
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause serious complications
October 27, 2023
Merck's legacy of antimicrobial innovation and action
Delivering on our commitment to fight infectious diseases for more than a century
October 12, 2023
A physician committed to advancing pneumococcal disease research
Dr. Kristen Feemster and her team work to help address pneumococcal disease for people of all ages
October 11, 2023
Sarampión: síntomas y signos
Obtenga más información sobre qué es el virus del sarampión y cómo se propaga el sarampión
September 8, 2023
How we're collaborating to address antimicrobial resistance - and why we can't do it alone
Shared commitments like the AMR Action Fund are vital to make progress against this public health threat
September 8, 2023
Meet two women at the forefront of our HIV research
Two esteemed scientists share their motivations and hopes for the future of HIV research
July 18, 2023
Why cytomegalovirus (CMV) should be on your radar
CMV is a common virus and once you have it, it stays in your body for life
May 15, 2023
4 historical designations highlight groundbreaking scientific achievements
The American Chemical Society Landmark program recognizes important contributions to modern life through chemical sciences
March 2, 2023
Learn more about invasive pneumococcal disease and how it spreads
Invasive pneumococcal disease can lead to a number of serious illnesses in children
November 30, 2022
How antimicrobial resistance is threatening one of our most critical health tools
Why antibiotics are a critical medicine and how we can help protect them
November 7, 2022
Is your child up to date on their vaccines? Make a plan today
Keeping kids’ vaccinations current can help protect them against vaccine-preventable diseases
October 21, 2022
Our partnerships help make vaccines accessible worldwide
How our colleagues are collaborating with organizations to improve global vaccination rates
October 11, 2022
Measles: symptoms and signs
Learn more about what the measles virus is and how measles spreads
June 10, 2022
Why improving health literacy is important
Many people struggle to understand health information, which can impact health outcomes. What we're doing to help
February 2, 2022
An oral history: Stepping up throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
Scientists, leaders, global partners and more reflect on how we rose to the challenge and worked together, one moment at a time
November 12, 2021
Mitos y realidades sobre la enfermedad neumocócica
Analizamos posibles percepciones erróneas sobre la enfermedad neumocócica y su impacto en niños y adultos.
September 9, 2021
Antimicrobial resistance - an emerging public health crisis
Q&A with Dr. Jenelle Krishnamoorthy on the urgent need to work together to address the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
May 26, 2021
Our commitment to HIV treatments and prevention through the years
We continue to work at the forefront of the fight against HIV
March 15, 2021
From Kenya to the U.S., she’s helping lead the fight against HIV
Growing up in Kenya during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis inspired Merck’s Dr. Bern Ng’eno to commit her life to improving HIV treatment and care
November 13, 2020