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