"Ouchless" flu spray fails, panel urges shot instead

FluMist was supposed to be better for kids, but the last few flu seasons proved this painless option was just the opposite

• Jun 23, 2016

Health officials confirm measles outbreak in Arizona

The outbreak began with an inmate at a federal detention center for immigrants and has since grown

• May 31, 2016

​Mexican commission calls for reparations in vaccine case

Two of the infants died and 31 babies were sickened in a remote village last year

• May 6, 2016

6 measles cases confirmed in Memphis area

The county has seen more cases in a few days than the whole nation in all of 2016

• Apr 27, 2016

Medical community battles infectious celebrity health claims

Controversy over an anti-vaccination documentary pulled from the Tribeca Film Festival is the latest episode of scientists fighting questionable health claims promoted by celebrities

• Mar 30, 2016

Measles case shuts down California elementary school

The school is located in an area with one of the lowest vaccination rates in the state

• Mar 30, 2016

Anti-vaccination film pulled from Tribeca Film Festival

After initially defending its inclusion, Robert De Niro removes controversial documentary directed by discredited doctor

• Mar 28, 2016

Tribeca Film Festival under fire for anti-vax documentary

"This is very personal to me and my family," festival co-founder Robert De Niro says about controversial film

• Mar 27, 2016

Highly contagious dog flu flares up again

What pet owners need to know about the spring outbreak

• Mar 25, 2016

Volunteers get injected with virus to help find vaccine

To help test drugs for dengue, and soon Zika virus, some people are getting infected on purpose

• Mar 16, 2016

HPV vaccine is having a big impact, study shows

Fewer infections now will mean less cancer in the future, health experts say, urging more girls and boys get vaccinated

• Feb 22, 2016

Whooping cough makes a comeback as vaccine wanes

New study finds booster shot protection wears off in older kids; "Basically, we traded effectiveness for safety"

• Feb 8, 2016

Melinda Gates: One issue key in conquering poverty

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sees health issues as a linchpin in helping poor people overcome their challenges

• Jan 22, 2016

Hospital vaccine mishap affects hundreds of children

More than 800 kids need to get revaccinated after hospital discovers a problem

• Jan 13, 2016

Mark Zuckerberg's post on vaccines sparks huge response

Many are viewing the Facebook founder's latest post as a public stand in the debate over vaccines

• Jan 11, 2016

Why finding a cure for the common cold is complicated

While symptoms including sneezing and coughing are annoyingly clear, the path to a cure is not so obvious

• Dec 23, 2015

Uber makes house calls: Free flu shots Thursday

UberHEALTH will deliver a flu shot to your door in a limited-time offer available in dozens of cities

• Nov 18, 2015

Baby's mom posts whooping cough Facebook plea

"For those of you sitting on the fence on whether to vaccinate ... maybe this video will convince you"

• Nov 17, 2015

Many pediatricians refuse unvaccinated patients

Some doctors are taking a strong stand against parents who refuse to vaccinate their children

• Nov 3, 2015

Many Americans travel abroad without key vaccines

Experts recommend travelers consult a doctor two months before going overseas

• Oct 9, 2015

One in 8 children in the U.S. at risk for measles

Researchers warn if vaccination rates drop, outbreaks may become more common

• Oct 8, 2015

Flu, whooping cough vaccine combo safe in pregnancy

Study of more than 36,000 pregnant women is reassuring, say experts

• Oct 7, 2015

Woman in Wyoming diagnosed with rabies

Rare case of human infection is first ever recorded in the state

• Oct 5, 2015

Cold, flu can increase risk of stroke in children

Risk is very low; researchers found that children with all vaccinations are less vulnerable

• Oct 1, 2015

GOP debate fact check: Claims about vaccines and autism

Candidates revived widely disproved claims that vaccines cause autism, prompting harsh words from medical experts

• Sep 17, 2015

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