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News this summer of a flu vaccine patch sparked a lot of chatter. Could getting vaccinated be as easy as putting on a bandage? Could there be fewer, or at least smaller, needles in our future? Some companies and academic labs are working to make those things happen. [+] more

Just as many were thinking the measles outbreak was nearly over, it wasn't. Health officials on Thursday confirmed a new case, bringing the total to 79. The sick person — an unvaccinated, white adult in Hennepin County — had contact with others, so more new cases are likely. [+] more

Peak summer travel season is in full swing and government health officials are reminding those going abroad to take steps to protect themselves against measles amid outbreaks of the disease in some popular vacation spots. According to the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control, more than 14,000 cases of measles have been reported in Europe since January 2016. In the past year, at least 35 children across the continent died from the disease, the World Health Organization recently reported. [+] more

Vaccines stir up controversy. Whether people are debating if they’re actually necessary, or arguing that they cause autism, the preventative shots seem to attract endless buzz. Unfortunately some of that buzz is totally bogus. To set things straight, we’re highlighting seven indisputable facts about vaccines. [+] more