Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
11-year-old boy dies from meningitis at sleep-away camp
July 15, 2017
An 11-year-old New Jersey boy died as a result of Neisseria meningitis on Monday while he was away at a Pennsylvania sleep-away camp. [+] more
Measles 'tragedy' kills 35 across Europe
July 11, 2017
Thirty-five people have died in the past year from measles outbreaks across Europe, the World Health Organization has warned. [+] more
HPV Infection Rates Plummet With Vaccination
July 11, 2017
Controversy has followed human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines such as Gardasil since their introduction. This is despite study after study that have confirmed their safety and efficacy. Most of this controversy is based not on the real, documented effects of the vaccine; controversy has ridden in on the wave of the anti-vaccine movement. There is little debate among doctors about the benefits of the shot. Doctors reading the anti-vaccination propaganda quickly find themselves falling down the rabbit hole into a Wonderland of religious puritanism, alternative medicine sales pitches and conspiracy theories. Let's unwrap some of this. [+] more
Bereaved parents warn teenagers over meningitis risk
July 3, 2017
Parents who lost a teenager to meningitis are warning other parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the disease. [+] more