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Vaccines Special Feature Stories and News
Find adult vaccine information including reasons for vaccination, vaccination types (including MMR, shingles, meningococcal, HPV, chickenpox, flu, hepatitis, and more), and the latest information on all adult immunizations for travel.
Understanding Chickenpox Prevention
Get the basics on chickenpox prevention from the experts at WebMD.
U.S. Measles Cases, Outbreaks Quadruple in 2011
CDC: Measles cases are spiking sharply, largely due to unvaccinated children. 2011 saw 222 cases and 17 outbreaks -- about 4 times the median annual 60 cases and four outbreaks over the last decade.
Most Parents Confident About Vaccine Safety
Two new studies seek to better understand parents’ attitudes about vaccine safety and analyze potential barriers to routine childhood vaccination.
Vaccine Coverage High in U.S., but Measles Outbreaks a Concern: CDC
159 cases reported so far this year in unvaccinated people
Too Few Boys Get HPV Vaccine, CDC Study Finds
This leaves them vulnerable to sexually transmitted virus, cancer
Report: Vaccines Generally Safe, Cause Few Health Problems
Although fears about vaccine safety are common, the new study from the nonprofit Institute of Medicine finds that vaccines cause few health problems.
Adult Hepatitis A Vaccine: Side Effects, Guidelines, and More
Should you get the hepatitis A vaccine? It may be a good idea. Learn more from WebMD about getting vaccinated as an adult, including the benefits and possible side effects.
Adult Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine Guidelines
Learn more from WebMD about the adult chickenpox vaccine, including its benefits and side effects.
Hib Outbreak Kills Unvaccinated Child
A Hib meningitis outbreak has killed one Minnesota infant and sickened four others. The CDC urges parents to be sure small kids have had their basic Hib shots.
Chickenpox (Varicella)-Topic Overview
What is chickenpox?Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious and common viral infection that causes a rash. Chickenpox infections occur year - round, most often during winter and spring.
New Childhood Vaccine Recommendations for a New Year
Childhood vaccine recommendations for the U.S. in the year 2000 bring several major changes, but few surprises.
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.
Recent Developments in Tuberculosis Vaccines
There have been recent developments in the vaccination of TB. How do we continue to move forward?
Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask-References
A list of resources for information on Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask.
Vaccination Considerations for Business Travelers
Which vaccinations are recommended for business travelers?
Vaccination Considerations for Business Travelers
Which vaccinations are recommended for business travelers?
Whooping Cough Risk Higher Among Kids Who Miss Vaccinations: Study
It's important to get all doses without delay, researchers say
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the whooping cough vaccine including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the whooping cough vaccine including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.