Vaccination

Rising Flu Cases and Declining Vaccinations: Doctors Urge Action

Medical professionals across Australia are raising concerns following an unprecedented flu season marked by vaccination rates hitting a five-year low.…

1 week ago

Time to Get Your Flu Shot: Who Should Get Vaccinated and Why

WASHINGTON – It’s time to get a flu vaccine, and pediatricians are urging people to get them after last winter,…

4 weeks ago

Pediatric Flu Deaths Reach Highest Level in 15 Years, CDC Emphasizes the Importance of Vaccination

For many families, the flu is something they expect to ride out with a few days of rest and chicken…

1 month ago

Vaccination and Screening Guidelines for Georgia Schools

SAVANNAH, Ga. () -- The Coastal Health District is reminding parents that students need updated vaccinations and screenings based on…

3 months ago

DOJ drops charges against Utah doctor accused of throwing away COVID vaccines, distributing fake vaccination cards

The Justice Department moved to dismiss charges against a Utah plastic doctor charged in connection with a COVID-19 fraud scheme,…

4 months ago

Slow Uptake of Flu Vaccinations Due to Misinformation and Needle Phobia

Misinformation and needle phobia are being blamed for the slow take-up of kids' flu vaccinations this year, with only 17…

5 months ago

Boosting Vaccination Rates Could Drastically Reduce US Measles Cases

Measles cases are continuing to spread throughout the U.S. with outbreaks in at least six states.Public health experts have previously…

6 months ago

Recent research shows that measles could become a long-term presence within a region over the next two decades.

A new study reveals that measles is on track to become endemic within the next 20 years, raising serious public…

6 months ago

“Surge in Whooping Cough Cases Linked to Decline in Vaccination Rates”

In 2024, the United States experienced a significant resurgence of whooping cough, or pertussis, with reported cases exceeding 16,000, more…

6 months ago

Some schools in Illinois and Chicago have measles vaccination rates below the recommended 95% threshold, as outbreaks occur in neighboring states: Statistics

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Measles cases continue to increase across the country.With outbreaks now in surrounding states, Illinois is bracing for…

7 months ago