Health News Archives

Worldwide Vaccine Availability Reaches All-Time High: Report
Experts urge international community to continue to push for progress

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Approved for Children
Fluarix sanctioned for kids aged 3 to 17

Tylenol May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids’ Vaccines
Giving analgesic to prevent fever at shot time could be counterproductive, researchers say

Showerheads Harbor a Bounty of Germs
But only people with weakened immune systems should worry, study says

Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough
Parents who reject immunization put children, community in jeopardy, study finds

New Methods Could Speed Production of Flu Vaccines
Clinical trials using new strategies show promise for better protection against flu

Birth Control Pills Linked to Lupus Risk
But doctors differ on degree of peril, saying genetics likely a key player

Oral Yogurt ’Vaccine’ Could Blunt Ouch Factor
Study in mice reports a more powerful immune response than from an injection

Health Tip: Minor Reaction to Childhood Immunizations
Here's how to ease minor discomfort

Most Young, Black Females Are Not Getting HPV Vaccine
Despite viewing shot as 'wise choice,' just 1 in 4 are protected, survey finds