Vaccine - Page 385

March 14, 2019

America urgently needs a national vaccine initiative

Vaccinations in the United States have saved millions of lives, increased life expectancy and saved trillions of dollars in societal costs. The science is clear –vaccines are safe, effective and the best protection we have against serious preventable diseases like measles.

March 13, 2019

Judge denies request for unvaccinated children to return to NY school amid measles outbreak

A federal judge in New York has denied a request to let 44 unvaccinated children return to school after their parents sued the Rockland County Health Department over a policy enacted in December.

March 12, 2019

New Italian law requires students to be vaccinated or face repercussions: report

A new Italian law reportedly put into effect Tuesday makes parents get their kids vaccinated for school or risk new penalties.

March 8, 2019

Two people contract measles after passenger exposes travelers to virus on international flight to California, officials say

March 7, 2019

Boy never vaccinated racked up $800G in medical bills after tetanus required 57-day hospital stay: CDC

A 6-year-old boy from Oregon, who never received any vaccines, spent nearly two months in a hospital, racking up more than $800,000 in medical bills after contracting tetanus from a cut on his forehead.

March 5, 2019

No link between autism and measles vaccine, even for 'at risk' kids, study finds

Children who receive the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine are not at increased risk for autism, and that includes children who are sometimes considered to be in "high risk" groups for the neurodevelopmental disorder, a massive new study finds.

March 4, 2019

Philippine measles epidemic infects 14,938 and kills 238, officials say

A deadly measles epidemic has infected almost 15,000 people in the Philippines, according to officials.

March 4, 2019

Mom of 5-year-old battling cancer voices measles concerns: 'He doesn't go to public places'

A Washington mother is voicing her fears over her son’s vulnerability amid a measles outbreak that he can’t be protected against due to a leukemia diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment.

March 2, 2019

New Texas bill would create easier path for vaccine exemptions in public schools

Getting vaccine exemptions may now be easier for residents in Texas after a new bill will filled in the Texas House of Representatives.

March 2, 2019

Vaccinations aren't about who's a bad parent, they're about protection – Here's what you need to know

The choice to vaccinate your children and whether you choose to or not doesn't make you a bad parent. Both sides are guilty of accusing the other as such, and it's unfortunate. Bottom line, parents on both sides of the debate are just looking to protect their children. Unfortunately, in all this, our children are becoming unprotected.