Repositioning Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines
The experience with cancer vaccines in the past has been less than rewarding but has provided critical knowledge to help move immunotherapy in cancer forward.
Category : Vaccinations : Health & Medical
Whooping Cough Vaccine May Not Give Long-Term Protection
The protection provided by the vaccine against whooping cough may wane after only about three years, a preliminary study suggests.
Chickenpox (Varicella)-Medications
Read about chickenpox (varicella) medications.
Rotavirus Vaccine Linked to Bowel Disorder
New research from Mexico and Brazil links a widely used rotavirus vaccine with a rare bowel obstruction in babies.
Immunizations-Credits
AuthorAmy Fackler, MAAuthorDebby Golonka, MPHEditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAAssociate EditorTracy LandauerAssociate EditorPat TrumanPrimary Medical ReviewerMichael J. Sexton, MD - PediatricsSpecialist Medical ReviewerWilliam Atkinson, MD, MPH - Public Health and Preventive MedicineLast ...
Mobilizing and Evaluating Anticancer T Cells
What are the pitfalls and solutions for mobilizing and evaluating T cells in immunotherapy?
Doctors Often Yield to Parents' Requests to Delay Kids' Vaccines
But most believe it puts children at risk, study finds
Chickenpox Vaccine Cuts Deaths
Fewer people in the U.S. than ever before die of chickenpox, now that the chickenpox vaccine is part of a child's routine immunization schedule.
Smallpox-Topic Overview
What is smallpox?Smallpox is a potentially deadly infection caused by the variola virus. The telltale signs of smallpox are severe illness including a high fever. This is followed by a blisterlike body rash. Symptoms of smallpox develop about 12 days after exposure.For centuries, smallpox was a ...
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the whooping cough vaccine including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
MMR Vaccine
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of MMR vaccines including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Should Schools Require Vaccinations for Teens?
Middle schools and high schools should consider requiring students to be vaccinated against infectious diseases before attending classes, a CDC official said Wednesday.
Introducing New Vaccines in Developing Countries
This paper reviews the importance of vaccination in the prevention of infectious diseases and discusses vaccine implementation in developing countries.
Meningitis-Symptoms
Learn the symptoms of meningitis.
Vaccination Rate for Kindergarten Kids Is Over 90%
More than 90% of children entering kindergarten in the U.S. have had most recommended immunizations, although coverage rates remain below target goals for most states, the CDC says.
Considerations for Setting the Specifications of Vaccines
How do we control potency, safety and possible contamination of vaccinations?
Vaccination Considerations for Business Travelers
Which vaccinations are recommended for business travelers?
Vaccine Information Statements-Related Information
A list of topics related to Vaccine Information Statements.
Rotavirus Vaccine a Success Story
A vaccine against rotavirus, an infectious disease that causes potentially deadly diarrhea among infants, has led to a remarkable drop in hospitalizations and visits to the emergency department, researchers say.
Ohio Measles Outbreak Largest Since Mid-1990s
Ohio Measles Outbreak Largest Since Mid-1990s