New poll shows which childhood vaccines US parents trust
A new national poll reveals strong support for familiar childhood vaccines. Still, partisan divisions, confusion over vaccine schedules,…
As measles kills a fifth Pennsylvanian, New York declares a state of emergency
A 20-year-old Amish woman with leukemia is among the five people in Pennsylvania to suffer a measles-associated death,…
Dropping vaccine mandate could spark the largest measles epidemic in the United States
Measles is making a comeback. Once considered eliminated from the United States, the disease has been popping up…
Trump says some routine immunizations will be split into 5 shots
Trump says some routine immunizations will be split into 5 shots. Vaccine experts say it won’t work President…
Outbreak of Measles confirmed in Kentucky; officials report hospitalizations
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WAVE) – State health officials are investigating a confirmed and ongoing outbreak of measles across multiple…
KFF poll finds vaccine myths reach many Americans but convince few
A new KFF poll shows that most Americans do not firmly believe vaccine myths, but uncertainty remains widespread,…
Study reveals significant gaps in MMR vaccine knowledge among ER patients
Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines…
Kansas City health officials confirm first measles case in eight years
A Kansas City resident has tested positive for measles, marking the city’s first confirmed case in eight years.…
Childhood Vaccine Upheaval Won’t Stop With Changes In Hep B Guidance
Dr. Retsef Levi speaks during a meeting of the Advisory Committee in Immunization Practices. ACIP is changing its…
Americans trust AMA over CDC on vaccine safety
For decades, health-related statements by major professional health associations such as the American Medical Association (AMA) agreed with…
Study finds lower vaccine uptake in children from certain socioeconomic and migration backgrounds
In the Netherlands, the National Immunisation Programme (NIP) was established in 1957. This programme provides free and voluntary…
Measles resurgence highlights need for better vaccination awareness among healthcare workers
In recent years, measles has made a resurgence globally. In England, 2024 saw the highest number of confirmed…