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August 20, 2018

Iron lung keeping woman alive for decades now one of last remaining in US

For over 35 years, a Missouri woman has enlisted her husband and a kind friend to help her go through the hour-long process of climbing into what is believed to be one of the last remaining iron lungs still functioning today.

August 15, 2018

Measles reported in 21 states, D.C., so far this year, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that in 2018, residents in 21 states -- plus the nation’s capital -- have had measles as of July 14.

July 27, 2018

China says vaccine maker Changsheng broke manufacturing rules, faked records: Xinhua

China’s cabinet investigation group has found that vaccine maker Changsheng Bio-technology broke the law in manufacturing rabies vaccines, the state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday.

July 13, 2018

What is bacterial meningitis? Signs, symptoms and treatment for the infection

Everything you need to know about bacterial meningitis.

June 30, 2018

California pediatrician placed on probation for exempting child from all vaccines

A Southern California pediatrician was placed on probation Friday after penning letters four years ago that exempted a toddler from all childhood vaccinations. But the doctor maintains he did “nothing wrong.”

June 8, 2018

Kat Von D says she won't vaccinate her baby

No one can change Kat Von D‘s mind when it comes to her pregnancy.

June 1, 2018

Nearly 700 get Ebola vaccine in Congo; more cases possible

Congo's health ministry says more than 680 people have received Ebola vaccinations in three health zones where cases of the deadly virus have been confirmed.

April 25, 2018

Missouri pediatrician slams 'selfish' anti-vaxers after measles Facebook post sparks debate

A Missouri pediatrician is not planning to apologize for his facility's Facebook post encouraging Kansas City-area residents to be "responsible" and get vacinated amid a measles outbreak in the area.

February 2, 2018

Vaccine could prevent disease that causes facial 'craters'

With a single bite, a a sand fly, which is one-third the size of a mosquito, can create ulcers on the skin and face so large one doctor described them as “craters”.

February 1, 2018

Louisiana on track to having 1,000 flu-related deaths this season, officials say

Medical officials said Louisiana is on track to having 1,000 flu-related deaths.