Immunizations

This Vaccine Played No Part in Autism Risk

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 17:07:54 +0000

The cause of autism remains a mystery, but new evidence may rule out one possible cause — bringing researchers closer to understanding this disorder.

HPV Vaccine: Maybe Not Just for Girls

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 04:43:57 +0000

Girls may receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to help prevent later cervical cancer. In boys, the vaccine may be important in protecting against another rapidly growing cancer threat.

What's Likely Behind the Disneyland Measles Outbreak

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:36:10 +0000

Disneyland, “The Happiest Place on Earth,” became ground zero for a measles outbreak last December, and some experts say they know the cause.

Measles Keeps Moving

Sat, 14 Feb 2015 12:00:43 +0000

As more and more patients are diagnosed, measles is quickly reaching the forefront of the public's health concerns.

Breathe Easy, Parents: Vaccine Not Tied to More STDs

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:05:47 +0000

Some parents have raised concerns that vaccinating young girls against HPV, a sexually transmitted illness, might lead to more unsafe sexual activity in these girls. New evidence, however, suggests that's not the case — and the vaccine could prevent serious health problems.

Many Adults Skipping Their Shots

Thu, 05 Feb 2015 20:46:47 +0000

Despite health officials' efforts to raise public awareness about the potential health benefits of vaccines, many adults aren't going in to get their shots.

Vaccination Organization: New Schedule Released

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:08:12 +0000

Parents don't want their kid stuck home sick from school, or worse, in the hospital. Sticking to the vaccine schedule may help keep children happy and healthy.

Experts Urge Parents to Vaccinate Kids for Measles

Fri, 23 Jan 2015 17:14:02 +0000

A group of US pediatricians has called for parents to get their children vaccinated for measles in response to an outbreak that began in Disneyland in California last December.

A Shot at Stopping Rotavirus

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:35:31 +0000

It's relatively new, but the rotavirus vaccine may be an effective way to stop the spread of rotavirus in kids.

This Vaccine May Shield Infants from Rare Disease

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 14:25:52 +0000

New parents want to keep their kids happy and healthy — and one vaccine might help them do just that.