Polio Vaccine (IPV): When to Get Vaccinated
WebMD explains why the polio vaccine (IPV) is important, who should get it and when, and possible risks and side effects.
Category : Vaccinations : Health & Medical
Parents' Worries About HPV Vaccine on the Rise: Study
Doctors puzzled by the growing safety concerns, because shot guards against virus that can cause cervical cancer
Doctors ID New Ways to Get More Kids Vaccinated
Messages that focus on benefits to the child have the most impact, study finds
Sugar Soothes Kids' Immunization Pain
Researchers have found that babies given a dose of sugar solution before their immunization shots experienced less pain than those given a placebo.
Acellular Vaccines for Ovine Brucellosis
The importance of vaccination in the control of animal brucellosis diseases is unquestionable; however, there are many concerns with this practice.
Measles Strikes 72 People in 10 States
The CDC says measles outbreaks, linked to measles patients from other countries, are ongoing in Wisconsin, Arizona, Michigan, and New York.
Recent Developments in Tuberculosis Vaccines
There have been recent developments in the vaccination of TB. How do we continue to move forward?
'Pox Parties' Pooh-Poohed
Surprisingly, pox parties are popping up in neighborhoods in several U.S. cities. On Internet bulletin boards and blogs, rumors spread that the chickenpox vaccine is somehow unsafe or ineffective. Parents worried by these rumors join email rings. When one of these parents' children gets ...
Rotavirus-Related Information
A list of topics related to Rotavirus.
CDC Backs Meningitis Vaccine for Youths
The CDC recommends children receive a newly approved meningitis vaccine at ages 11-12 or before high school or college.
Importance of Immunizations-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Importance of Immunizations.
Gov't Issues Meningitis Vaccine Alert
Five American teens reportedly developed a serious neurological condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome after being vaccinated with Menactra, which is made by Sanofi Pasteur.
Mobilizing and Evaluating Anticancer T Cells
What are the pitfalls and solutions for mobilizing and evaluating T cells in immunotherapy?
Whooping Cough Outbreaks Tied to Parents Shunning Vaccines
Study finds that areas with high rates of nonmedical vaccine exemptions also had high number of cases
Peptide Vaccines for Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia
What leukemia-associated antigen peptides might be useful in a vaccine to reduce the risk of relapse after chemotherapy or stem-cell transplantation?
Childhood Vaccines Safe, Review Shows
A review of dozens of studies on vaccines shows they are safe and effective in children.
BCG Vaccination and Leprosy Protection: Review of Current Evidence
In light of recent research, the authors call for more emphasis on the role of BCG vaccination in leprosy control.
Re-emergence of Pertussis
Vaccine-preventable pertussis is on the rise. What new vaccine approaches can be used to control this disease?
Study: Vaccines Don't Cause Autism
A new study shows there is no evidence that MMR vaccines and thimerosal exposure contribute to autism or autism-related disorder.
Re-emergence of Pertussis
Vaccine-preventable pertussis is on the rise. What new vaccine approaches can be used to control this disease?