Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Most measles cases in U.S. vaccine-preventable
November 14, 2010
Two-thirds of US children who contracted measles in recent years were not vaccinated because of their parents' personal beliefs, report health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. [+] more
New protein group could be breakthrough for pneumonia, meningitis vaccines
November 12, 2010
Research at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Leicester has discovered activity in a newly discovered protein group that may serve as a breakthrough in the battle against pneumonia, septicaemia and meningitis. [+] more
Flu shots safe for pregnant women, study finds
November 11, 2010
Adding to evidence that the flu shot is safe during pregnancy, a U.S. government study found no unusual complications among pregnant women who've received the vaccine in the past 20 years. [+] more
