As measles outbreak spreads, pediatric infectious disease expert discusses vaccine safety
Christina Hermos, MD'03, MMSc, hasn't seen a case of measles since she was doing a fellowship two decades ago. And that was a ...
Families are asking doctors if kids can get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule. Here’s what to know.
The CDC recommends children get the first dose of the MMR vaccine, which includes protection against measles, mumps, and ...
Wisconsin at risk of measles outbreak. Its kindergartner vaccination rates among lowest in U.S.
Wisconsin kindergartners have one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country against measles, which can cause serious ...
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RFK Jr: Recruit Dr. Vinay Prasad to Run an RCT of the Routine Vaccine Schedule
I only feel comfortable suggesting an RCT of routine vaccines because I am confident it wouldn't get off the ground.
RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries, casting doubts on vaccines
There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ’n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, ...
Watch live: Trump’s CDC nominee Dave Weldon faces confirmation hearing
A Senate panel will consider President Trump’s nominee to serve as the director for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), former Rep. Dave Weldon (R-Fla.), at a confirmation hearing on ...
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Restoring the Balance Between Children’s Interests and Public Health: A Commonsense Agenda for Childhood Vaccines
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 removed the economic incentive that held vaccine developers accountable for vaccine safety. Reforms, including properly designed trials, are needed to ...
Trump CDC Pick to Say He’d Recommend Measles Shot for Kids
David Weldon, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said he’d recommend ...
Trump’s CDC Pick Is Pushing Vaccine-Autism ‘Lie,’ Senator Says
Dave Weldon, President Donald Trump’s pick to run the country’s top public health agency, said in a recent meeting that he ...
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Should babies, toddlers, and older children get the COVID-19 vaccine?
With all the different messages and information about the COVID-19 vaccine, you may be wondering whether your little one ...
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What to know about measles in children: Vaccination schedule and what measles rash looks like
One dose of the measles vaccine provides 93% protection against the virus; a second dose increases immunity to 97%, according to the CDC ... vaccination schedule, Taylor said. Call your pediatrician ...