FDA Approves Whooping Cough Shot for Teens
The FDA has approved the first combination booster vaccine for whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria for young adults.
Category : Vaccinations : Health & Medical
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
The MMR vaccine is very important for children and some adults who have not yet been exposed or vaccinated. WebMD explains who should get the vaccine and when.
Chickenpox Vaccine
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of chickenpox vaccine including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Suggests
Preteens appear to get same protection with two doses of HPV vaccine as young women who get three
What’s Behind the Latest Measles Outbreaks?
Concerns about a possible link between the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine helped fuel a measles outbreak this year in Minnesota, the country’s largest since 1996, according to research to be presented Saturday at an infectious diseases meeting.
Record Child Vaccination Rates Reported
U.S. officials on Tuesday reported record high rates of childhood vaccinations in 2004, but they continue to struggle with low use of vaccines by seniors.
Immunizations and Pregnancy-References
A list of resources for information on Immunizations and Pregnancy.
Immunoprophylaxis and Immunotherapy of S. Epidermidis
How feasible is a Staphylococcus Epidermidis vaccine?
Measles May Weaken Immune System for Up to 3 Years, Study Contends
Findings highlight importance of measles vaccine for preventing damaging infection, doctors say
Survey: More Parents Accepting Vaccine Use
Fewer parents may be refusing to vaccinate their children, especially in western states, which have had some of the nation’s highest refusal rates, according to new survey data from Medscape.
Doctors Often Yield to Parents' Requests to Delay Kids' Vaccines
But most believe it puts children at risk, study finds
Meningitis Vaccines
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of meningitis vaccines including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Meningitis-Topic Overview
Learn more about meningitis and the risks.
Immunization Schedules-Credits
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - PediatricsSpecialist Medical ReviewerWilliam Atkinson, MD, MPH - Public Health and Preventive MedicineLast RevisedFebruary 15, 2013
Expert Q&A: Childhood Vaccine Safety
With misinformation about vaccines and health problems, it can be difficult for a parent to sort it all out. For help, WebMD turned to the CDC's Frank DeStefano, MD, MPH, director of its immunization safety office.
WebMD Survey: Safety Biggest Vaccine Worry for Parents
Parents worry a lot about vaccine risks and side effects, and most of them are questioning doctors about those concerns.
Meningitis Vaccines
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of meningitis vaccines including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Children's Vaccines Special Feature Stories and News
Which vaccines do children need? Find in-depth information on vaccines for children and teens, including immunization schedules and vaccine safety information.
Vaccination Considerations for Business Travelers
Which vaccinations are recommended for business travelers?
Challenges in the Development of Vaccines for Pneumonic Plague
The history and status of plague vaccine research is discussed. Learn why pneumonic plague vaccines should strive to prime both humoral and cellular immunity.