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Vaccinations : Health & Medical
Vaccine Opponents Often Cluster in Communities
California study found certain areas have high numbers of parents who forgo immunizing kids
Whooping Cough Increasing Among Teens
A newly published survey shows that fewer than one in five parents of teens questioned considered whooping cough an illness of concern, despite the fact that outbreaks in middle and high schools have increased in recent years.
Microneedle and Mucosal Delivery of Influenza Vaccines
Does a microneedle influenza vaccination provide the same level of protection as an intramuscular injection?
Challenges in Reducing Dengue Burden
Dengue is a major public health concern worldwide, but an effective vaccine may be on the horizon.
Children's Vaccines Special Feature Stories and News
Which vaccines do children need? Find in-depth information on vaccines for children and teens, including immunization schedules and vaccine safety information.
Adult Vaccination: New Guidelines
The CDC has updated its adult vaccination schedule to recommend the herpes zoster vaccine (shingles vaccine) for everyone 60 and older.
Meningitis-Other Places To Get Help
Check this list of resources for information on treatment of meningitis.
Should Vaccination Be a Personal Choice?
As a measles outbreak linked to two Disney parks in California continues to spread, a backlash against parents who refuse or delay vaccination for their children has risen to a fever pitch.
States May Be Getting Stricter on Child Vaccine Exemptions
Study finds bills to expand parental opt-outs are failing, while others to limit them have passed
Meningitis Vaccines
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of meningitis vaccines including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Immunoprophylaxis and Immunotherapy of S. Epidermidis
How feasible is a Staphylococcus Epidermidis vaccine?
Vaccine Halves Malaria Infections in Young Children
An experimental vaccine cut malaria infections in infants and toddlers by about half, a new study shows.
Common Childhood Vaccine Cuts 'Superbug' Infection: Study
Cases of antibiotic-resistant pneumonia, meningitis fell after pneumococcal shot introduced in 2010
Seven-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines for Developing Countries
Pneumococcal disease kills more children than any other illness, but several developing countries still fail to recognize invasive pneumococcal disease as a major problem.
New Myths About the Measles Vaccine
As measles creeps across the U.S., public health officials have urged everyone to get vaccinated against the highly contagious disease. Some have questioned that advice, though, finding new reasons to fear the MMR shot, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Are Kindergarten Kids Getting Their Vaccines?
Most kindergartners are up to date with their vaccines, but federal immunization goals nevertheless remain unmet, the CDC says.
Vaccine Information Statements-Topic Overview
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) makes Vaccine Information Statements (VISs), which have details about most vaccines given in the United States.The information in these statements does not change often. The VISs are updated when needed. But the VISs are usually updated sometime a
Travel Health-Precautions Along the Way
Traveling comes with a whole new set of things to think about. The following can help you stay healthy and enjoy your trip as much as possible.Tips for flyingFlying is not always fun. But you can take steps to make it easier and to feel better during and after your flight.Pack anything that may ...
Chickenpox (Varicella)-Health Tools
Health tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. How to control itching from the chickenpox rash.