Vaccine News
Measles and Misinformation Are Two Huge Public-Health Threats
Measles would be gone if we wanted it to be. We’ve had a highly effective, safe vaccine for it for 60 years….
Measles outbreaks are occurring in some pockets of the US. Here’s why…
Despite having a very effective and easily available vaccine, measles outbreaks have continued to pop up in the United States over the…
Expect more measles outbreaks in 2024, health experts warn
Traveling during the holidays comes with many risks — overbooked flights, delays, bad weather and exposure to COVID-19. And now, people…
A healthy, 27-year-old father of 3 died of the flu. These were…
Quenten Thomas, 27, a father of three young kids in Maryville, Tennessee, died last week due to complications of the…
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Know About The Importance Of HPV Vaccination…
January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating and spreading awareness about cervical cancer, its prevention, and…
The New Vaccines to Get in 2024
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending new vaccines for adults and kids in 2024, according to its latest annual…
Does it feel like everyone is getting sick? Flu, COVID and RSV…
Fresh off the holidays, and now in the heart of winter, respiratory viruses are making their seasonal rounds through Colorado….
Why are 1,500 Americans still dying from COVID every week?
More than three years into the pandemic, hundreds of Americans are still dying from COVID-19 every week. For the week…
Measles Outbreak In Philadelphia Suggests Growing Problem Of Vaccine Hesitancy
A measles outbreak in Philadelphia has expanded to eight confirmed and three suspected cases with three patients hospitalized, city health officials said Monday. Vaccine-preventable…
The Measles Vaccine: A Major Milestone in Public Health
The field of public health has seen numerous significant achievements throughout history, but one that particularly stands out is the…
Respiratory illnesses are on the rise after the holidays
In most U.S. states, respiratory illness levels are currently considered “high” or “very high,” according to data from the Centers for Disease…
Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines does my child need by age 6?
Have you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they’re born? One big reason: The youngest are…
Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long Covid Risk
At least 200 million people worldwide have struggled with long COVID: a slew of symptoms that can persist for months or even…
Staying up to date with adult vaccinations for the new year
Personal health is often among the top New Year’s resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a…
Less than 5% of US preschool cohort hospitalized for COVID were fully…
Only 4.5% of a cohort of pediatric COVID-19 patients admitted to US hospitals during the period of Omicron predominance had…