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October 24, 2015

Nearly half of Americans think flu shot can make you sick

More than 40 percent of a sample of U.S. adults believe the myth that flu vaccines can give you the flu, and even correcting that misconception might not convince them to get the vaccine, a new survey suggests.

October 24, 2015

Flu shots effective in pregnant women, whether or not they are infected with HIV

Tests conducted in 2011 and 2012 show that the influenza vaccine effectively prevents flu infections in pregnant women, whether or not they are infected with HIV.

October 24, 2015

Fighting halts polio vaccination in northern Syria

Heavy fighting has prevented health workers from getting polio vaccine to an estimated 100,000 Syrian children in the northeastern province of Raqqa, United Nations aid agencies said on Monday, appealing for access.

October 24, 2015

8 suburban Chicago residents have measles, officials say

Health officials say three more cases of measles have been confirmed in suburban Chicago, bringing the total number of cases to eight.

October 24, 2015

Nigeria marks polio-free year, raising global eradication hopes

Nigeria marked its first year without a single case of polio on Friday, reaching a milestone many experts had thought would elude it as internal conflict hampered the battle against the crippling disease.

October 24, 2015

Panel gives weak endorsement of new meningitis shots

A federal panel has given a weak endorsement to two expensive new meningitis shots, declining to recommend the vaccines for all teens and leaving the decision to parents and doctors.

October 24, 2015

Anti-vaccine mothers speak out amid backlash

One is a businesswoman and an MBA graduate. Another is a corporate vice president. The third is a registered nurse.

October 24, 2015

Fans with team in Super Bowl at increased risk of flu death, study finds

A new study that links having a local team in the Super Bowl to an increase in influenza deaths may have some fans in New England and Seattle making last-minute adjustments to their game day plans on Sunday.

October 24, 2015

No safety concerns yet in trials of GSK's Ebola vaccine

Almost 200 people have received GlaxoSmithKline's experimental Ebola vaccine in trials in the United States, Britain, Mali and Switzerland, and the safety data so far are "very satisfactory", scientists said on Monday.

October 24, 2015

Ebola vaccine trial begins in Liberia

A trial of an Ebola vaccine was to start Monday in Liberia's capital following a launch event featuring musicians.