Maternal influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccinations are associated with a lower risk for influenza- and pertussis-related hospitalization or emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger than 6 months, according to a study published online […]
With multiple measles cases reported in North Carolina, rising flu deaths and shifting federal recommendations, state health officials stressed the importance of vaccination and urged people to contact their health care providers with questions.This article […]
Minnesota is continuing to urge shots that protect children against 17 infectious diseases, despite a federal recommendation last week that cut the number to 11.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
International research led by Radboud University Medical Center shows that vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. Antibodies from the mother are transferred to the baby through the placenta. […]
Sweeping changes to the United States’ childhood vaccine schedule announced on Jan. 5 by federal officials will decrease the number of recommended childhood immunizations from 17 to 11.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Late administration of the 2- and 4-month measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines is the strongest factor associated with no MMR vaccination by age 2 years, according to a study published online Jan. 2 in […]
South Florida doctors are seeing more people with cough, fever and other flu-like symptoms as a rapidly spreading influenza strain circulates across the country this winter.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
On Jan. 5, federal health care officials cut the number of vaccines recommended for every child, reaffirming the need to immunize children against 11 infectious diseases such as measles but leaving families to decide whether […]
Illinois is now at “very high” levels for flu activity—a designation that coincides with the federal government’s decision to no longer recommend many vaccines for children, including the flu vaccine.This article was originally published on […]
The UK has added chickenpox to the routine childhood vaccination schedule for the first time, using a combined MMRV jab that also protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Here’s what parents need to know.This article […]
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