October 12, 2018 Pregnant women who get flu shot are less likely to be hospitalized from virus, CDC says A new study released this week is urging pregnant women to get a flu shot this year.
October 12, 2018 Military physicians who lost son, 4, to flu urge others to get vaccinated Two Air Force physicians who lost their 4-year-old son to complications of the flu last Christmas Eve are hoping their #FluShotsforLeon campaign helps others understand the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu.
September 29, 2018 Risk of Ebola's spread from Congo now 'very high,' WHO says The World Health Organization says the risk of the deadly Ebola virus spreading from Congo is now "very high" after two confirmed cases were discovered near the Uganda border.
September 20, 2018 Zika virus targets brain cancer in vaccine study While the Zika virus is feared for its ability to severely harm brain development and neurological health, researchers are seeking to use that power in an attempt to target aggressive brain cancer.
September 18, 2018 Minnesota health department reports 'third travel-related case of measles' in less than 6 weeks Minnesota travelers, be alert — health officials have a message for you: be on the lookout for measles symptoms.
September 7, 2018 Back-to-school germs 101: What you need to know Most kids around the U.S. are back in school and that means reading, writing—and germs. Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez sits down with New York City pediatrician Dr. Dyan Hes to break down the most common illnesses that happen at school and how you can try to prevent them.
September 7, 2018 AAP urges flu vaccine for kids 6 months and older The American Academy of Pediatrics says that all children ages 6 months and older should receive the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available.
August 29, 2018 Texas nurse fired after allegedly posting about toddler's measles diagnosis on anti-vax page A nurse in Texas was fired after she allegedly posted to an anti-vaccination Facebook page about a young patient who may have the measles, officials with the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston said this week.
August 21, 2018 Many doctors skip meningococcal vaccine talks with teens Many pediatricians and family physicians don’t discuss the meningococcal B vaccine with teens even though these conversations are recommended to determine whether adolescents should get shots to protect against this lethal infection, a U.S. study suggests.
