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The Evolving History of Influenza Viruses and Vaccines
How has the influenza vaccine evolved to match the evolution of influenza viruses?
Second Dose of Vaccine Cuts Chickenpox Cases Even More, Study Finds
Kids and adults benefit from children receiving both recommended immunizations, researcher says
Controlling Serogroup B Invasive Meningococcal Disease
The 4CMenB vaccine may soon be approved for use in Canada and will target the leading cause of invasive meningococcal disease.
Low Vaccination Rates Likely Behind Disney Measles Outbreak: Study
Disease may continue to spread unless more people get shots to protect against infection, experts warn
Expert Q&A: Childhood Vaccine Safety
With misinformation about vaccines and health problems, it can be difficult for a parent to sort it all out. For help, WebMD turned to the CDC's Frank DeStefano, MD, MPH, director of its immunization safety office.
Common Childhood Vaccine Recalled
The drug company Merck is recalling about 1 million doses of its haemophilus influenzae vaccine.
Considerations for Setting the Specifications of Vaccines
How do we control potency, safety and possible contamination of vaccinations?
Why Many U.S. Preteens Aren't Getting the HPV Shot
Review found cost, fear of kids becoming sexually active deters some parents
Vaccination Considerations for Business Travelers
Which vaccinations are recommended for business travelers?
Recent Approaches in Hantavirus Vaccine Development
This review discusses the current knowledge and recent progress in the development of hantavirus vaccines.
37% of U.S. Teens Got HPV Vaccine
37% of U.S. teen girls got at least 1 shot of Gardasil, a vaccine against sexually transmitted cancer- and wart-causing HPV viruses. But only 18% have finished the 3-shot series.
FDA Approves New Meningitis Vaccine
The FDA has approved a new, single-dose vaccine that may help protect college students from bacterial meningitis, a condition that frequently spreads on college campuses.
Whooping Cough Vaccine May Not Give Long-Term Protection
The protection provided by the vaccine against whooping cough may wane after only about three years, a preliminary study suggests.
Immunizations-Childhood Immunizations
Recommended immunizationsThe U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians recommend a specific childhood immunization schedule that includes immunizations for:7Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP). A
CDC: Vaccination Rates for Toddlers Rising
After dipping in 2009, national vaccination rates for toddlers increased slightly or held steady at high levels last year, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Immunization Rates High for U.S. Kids
The CDC says 2006 immunization rates for kids remain at or above record highs but could still improve, especially for teens.
Most U.S. Babies Get Their Vaccines: CDC
But booster shots and second doses lag for 2-year-olds, report finds
CDC Updates Kids' Vaccine Schedule
The CDC has updated its vaccine recommendations for kids and teens.
Vaccinating Children Against the Flu May Help the Elderly
The vast majority of the roughly 20,000 Americans who die of flu-related illnesses during a typical flu season are elderly.