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November 23, 2023, 10:44 PM

West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks by targeting unvaccinated populations

Authorities in several West African countries are trying to manage their huge diphtheria outbreaks
November 23, 2023, 10:44 PM
West Africa responds to huge diphtheria outbreaks
November 17, 2023, 4:17 PM

Why this state is lagging behind the rest of the US in routine childhood vaccinations

A recent CDC report found Idaho is lagging behind the rest of the U.S. when it comes to routine childhood vaccinations. Experts reveal why that may be the case.
November 17, 2023, 4:17 PM
Why one state is lagging behind rest of the US in childhood vaccinations
November 16, 2023, 6:09 PM

Global measles cases rose 18% in 2022 amid low vaccination rates: Report

Domestic measles cases surged in 2019, with an estimated 1,274 people sick in at least 31 states -- the greatest number of cases reported since 1992, the CDC says.
November 16, 2023, 6:09 PM
Global measles cases rose 18% in 2022 amid low vaccination rates: Report
November 15, 2023, 3:02 AM

UK experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries

An expert scientific committee advising the British government recommended for the first time Tuesday that children should be immunized with the chickenpox vaccine — decades after the shots were made widely available in other countries, including the U...
November 15, 2023, 3:02 AM
UK experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for 1st time, years after other nations
November 12, 2023, 11:34 PM

Critics say a fumbled rollout of the brand-new RSV shot for babies has pediatricians worried and frustrated

What factors led up to the fumbled rollout of the brand-new RSV shot for babies that has pediatricians worried and frustrated.
November 12, 2023, 11:34 PM
Critics say a fumbled rollout of new RSV shot for babies has pediatricians worried
November 9, 2023, 8:36 PM

Exemptions for routine childhood vaccination at highest level ever: CDC report

A new CDC report published Thursday found 93% of kindergartners met school requirements for childhood vaccinations, lower than the 95% seen pre-pandemic.
November 9, 2023, 8:36 PM
Exemptions for routine childhood vaccination at highest level ever: CDC report
2 months ago

UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

The World Health Organization has authorized a second malaria vaccine in a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world’s first shot against the parasitic disease
2 months ago
UN authorizes second malaria vaccine. Experts warn not enough to stop disease spread
2 months ago

What to know about updating your vaccine status for the upcoming viral season

ABC News medical correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton shares what you should know about getting your COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines.
2 months ago
What to know about updating your vaccine status for the upcoming viral season
4 months ago

New study on non-completion of vaccination series in children

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains a new study that found one in every six toddlers initiated but did not complete a multi-dose vaccine series.
4 months ago
New study on non-completion of vaccination series in children
5 months ago

CDC says infants should get extra measles vaccine prior to traveling abroad as cases rise

The CDC issued a Health Alert this week, warning Americans about rising measles cases linked to international travel.
5 months ago
CDC says infants traveling abroad should get extra measles vaccine
1 year ago

3 ways you may be able to boost your vaccine response

The most important thing is to get vaccinated no matter the circumstances, doctors say.
1 year ago
3 tips that may help make your vaccines go the extra mile
1 year ago

Pfizer's RSV vaccine candidate over 85% effective in older adults, data shows

Pfizer announced Thursday that its vaccine candidate for respiratory syncytial virus was 85.7% effective in preventing lower respiratory tract illness in older adults.
1 year ago
Pfizer's RSV vaccine candidate over 85% effective in older adults, data shows
1 year ago

What to know about the polio vaccine and why most people aren't at risk of infection

Public health experts tell ABC News which vaccine is used to protect against polio and why most Americans are unlikely to be infected with the disease.
1 year ago
Why most Americans are unlikely to be infected with polio
1 year ago

Polio vaccine boosters offered to kids in London as virus linked to New York case detected

Children in London are being offered polio vaccine boosters after sewage samples with the virus were found in multiple areas across the city.
1 year ago
London rolls out polio vaccine boosters to kids as US-linked virus found
1 year ago

What to know about vaccine-derived polio after rare case found in New York

New York health officials said a patient was infected with vaccine-derived polio. Here's what that means.
1 year ago
A US patient was diagnosed with vaccine-derived polio. Here's what that means
1 year ago

CDC recommends monkeypox vaccine to healthcare workers

The vaccine will mainly be available to healthcare workers and lab personnel.
1 year ago
CDC recommends monkeypox vaccine to healthcare workers
2 years ago

CDC panel to weigh in on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids

An independent CDC advisory panel will vote Tuesday on whether to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 in the U.S.
2 years ago
CDC panel to weigh in on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids
2 years ago

COVID-19 vaccination rates plummet to lowest level in months

The vaccination rate nationwide is down to the lowest level since January.
2 years ago
COVID-19 vaccination rates plummet to lowest level in months
3 years ago

HPV vaccine leads to more than 80% drop in infections: What parents need to know

The CDC found a more than 80% decline in HPV infections nationally.
3 years ago
What parents need to know about a new study on HPV vaccine
3 years ago

Pfizer and Moderna are safe and effective in pregnant women, provide antibodies to newborns

The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are safe and effective in pregnant and lactating women and those women are able to pass protective antibodies to their newborns.
3 years ago
Pregnant women -- and their babies -- could benefit from Pfizer and Moderna: Study
3 years ago

FDA advisory panel votes to recommend Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Clinical studies showed that the one-shot vaccine provides strong protection against COVID-19, including 85% effectiveness against severe illness and preventing 100% of hospitalizations and death.
3 years ago
FDA advisory panel votes to recommend Johnson & Johnson vaccine
3 years ago

UK announces ‘mix and match’ vaccination study

The British government will begin a new trial to test mixing different types of COVID-19 vaccines, in which participants will receive one dose followed by a second booster shot of a different vaccine.
3 years ago
UK announces ‘mix and match’ vaccination study
4 years ago

One-third of parents are delaying giving vaccines to their children: Study

One-third of parents are delaying immunization
4 years ago
One-third of parents are delaying giving vaccines to their children: Study
4 years ago

Illinois pediatrician who killed himself may have forged patients' vaccination records, authorities say

An Illinois pediatrician who died by suicide last year may have forged patient's vaccination medical records, according to investigators.
4 years ago
Pediatrician who killed himself may have forged vaccination records, authorities say