Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Vaccination, preventive care will boost health this flu season
November 21, 2010
Although the World Health Organization declared an end to the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, that virus is expected to circulate again this season, along with other flu strains. You can reduce the chance of contracting one of those viruses. [+] more
Vaccination rates drop, putting more kids at risk
November 21, 2010
Recent outbreaks of whooping cough, measles and mumps may point to loss of 'herd immunity' [+] more
Screening, immunizing mothers, community key to preventing perinatal infections
November 20, 2010
Getting new mothers vaccinated is key to protecting perinatal deadly infections like influenza and pertussis, according to C. Mary Healy, MD. [+] more
Pertussis cases up in Colorado, health officials recommend vaccination
November 18, 2010
The number of pertussis (whooping cough) cases is up notably in Colorado since July, leading the state health department to recommend people in various age groups get a vaccination. [+] more
