Infectious diseases
View all storiesLearn more about invasive pneumococcal disease and how infection spreads
Invasive pneumococcal disease can lead to a number of serious consequences in children
November 4, 2024
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 22, 2024
Measles: signs and symptoms
Learn more about what the measles virus is and how measles spreads
September 16, 2024
Humans, animals and the environment - our health is all connected
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 MSD 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 9, 2024
The new generation making an impact on HIV
Meet these young advocates helping to lead the response to HIV around the world
November 13, 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 31, 2023
Understanding adult pneumonia: causes, symptoms and risk factors
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause serious complications
October 31, 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 20, 2023
MSD’s legacy of antimicrobial innovation and action
Delivering on our commitment to fight infectious diseases for more than a century
October 12, 2023
Sarampión: síntomas y signos
Obtenga más información sobre qué es el virus del sarampión y cómo se propaga el sarampión
September 20, 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 19, 2023
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 8, 2022
Our partnerships help make vaccines accessible worldwide
How our colleagues are collaborating with organizations to improve global vaccination rates
October 11, 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 around the world
March 3, 2022
Innovation is key to combating antimicrobial resistance in Asia-Pacific
Investing in research and innovative solutions gives us the best chance to fight these ‘superbugs’
February 24, 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
October 21, 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