Childhood vaccines still matter
According to healthychildren.org, childhood vaccines consistently remain at very high and beneficial levels of safety and efficacy.
Did you get the measles vaccine in the past? Do you need another shot? How to check
The good news: The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, or MMR, is just what the doctor ordered. One MMR dose is considered to ...
For overseas travel, childhood measles vaccination may not be enough, doctor says
It was considered a public health triumph 25 years ago, when the U.S. declared measles eradicated. But in recent years, the ...
USA Today11d
We ended measles once. Now a child has died needlessly from a preventable disease. | Opinion
Devastated because an otherwise healthy child succumbed to an illness that one of our safest and most effective vaccines can prevent. And infuriated because the path from the elimination of ...
The Heritage Foundation2d
Restoring the Balance Between Children’s Interests and Public Health: A Commonsense Agenda for Childhood Vaccines
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 removed the economic incentive that held vaccine developers accountable for vaccine safety. Reforms, including properly designed trials, are needed to ...
House approves eliminating child vaccine program
The state House of Representatives narrowly gave preliminary approval to a bill (HB 524) that would eliminate t Vaccine ...
Earth.com3h
Adults may be more resistant to bird flu virus than children
Early flu exposure helps immunity against H5N1 infection, with older adults having stronger antibody responses.
Laredo Morning Times on MSN2h
Laredo to host free measles vaccine clinic amid West Texas outbreak
The city’s public health department announced it will host a measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccination event at the Laredo ...
NH House to vote on bill that would eliminate childhood vaccine-buying program
The New Hampshire House is set to vote on a bill that would eliminate the New Hampshire Vaccine Association Thursday. The New ...
Doctor shares when you should consider getting your child the measles vaccine
With outbreaks happening in neighboring states, one HonorHealth doctor shares when you should consider getting your child the ...
Philadelphia Inquirer11d
What to know about measles in children: Vaccination schedule and what measles rash looks like
The measles vaccine, whose first dose is recommended at 12 months of age, is highly effective against the virus. The ...