Researchers found that 21 million children missed measles vaccination in 2022, far exceeding those missing other vaccines, ...
Fresno County confirmed a measles case linked to international travel, highlighting the risks of the highly contagious ...
As first measles death is confirmed in the U.S. since 2015, experts warn the current West Texas outbreak is likely to spread.
Through the Vaccine Safety Datalink, the CDC collaborates with 13 healthcare organizations across the US, including 11 that provide electronic health record data and two that provide expertise.A ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is initiating expanded research into understanding autism and its potential links with vaccines, a source familiar with the CDC’s planning said.
The immunization schedule protects against 14 potentially serious diseases before a child’s second birthday, as recommended by the CDC. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets ...
In 1976, then President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. began the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) through Presidential Decree 996. The program gave children access to vaccines that protected them from ...
With more Papua New Guineans on Facebook, WhatsApp, and other platforms, false information—whether fake job ads, health ...
Health officials are urging residents, particularly those in impacted areas, to check their vaccination records and get the MMR vaccine if they haven't already. The outbreak coincides with Robert F.
Anti-vaccine sentiment is on the rise in the U.S., influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Measles outbreaks are occurring, particularly among unvaccinated children, and flu cases are surging nationwide.
There are a number of factors behind any severe season, including poor community protection from low immunization rates and low natural immunity, virus characteristics, vaccine effectiveness and ...