Pediatric Influenza Immunization
Should children be routinely immunized against influenza on a yearly basis, and how common is the practice?
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Chickenpox Vaccine May Wear Off
The chickenpox vaccine's effectiveness may fade with time, so children should get a second dose when they're 4-6 years old, researchers report.
Multifunctional Vaccines in Cancer
Advances in vaccine technology may now make an impact on cancer therapy
Mumps Vaccine Good, Not Perfect
The 2006 U.S. mumps outbreak was the biggest in 20 years. High vaccine use checked it -- and is holding off an ongoing resurgence in Canada.
Gardasil Approved to Target More Cancers
The FDA says the vaccine Gardasil may be used to prevent some cancers of the vulva and vagina in girls and women aged 9-26.
Is Measles' Return the 'New Normal'?
Pediatricians and parents struggle with keeping children safe amid concerns over vaccine
Meningitis-Credits
This list of authors contributed to the article on meningitis.
Males 11-21 Should Get Gardasil HPV Vaccine
Males aged 11 to 21 should routinely be offered the Gardasil HPV vaccine, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted today.
MMR Vaccine
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of MMR vaccines including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Environmental Chemicals May Thwart Kids' Vaccines
Routine vaccines may not work as well in children with elevated blood levels of chemicals called PFCs (perfluorinated compounds), according to a new study.
Most U.S. Babies Get Their Vaccines: CDC
But booster shots and second doses lag for 2-year-olds, report finds
Rotavirus-Other Places To Get Help
OrganizationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Rotavirus1600 Clifton RoadAtlanta, GA 30333Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)TDD: 1-888-232-6348Email: cdcinfo@cdc.govWeb Address: www.cdc.gov/rotavirus/about/index.html This CDC website has up-to-date information about rotavirus inf
CDC Updates Kids' Vaccine Schedule
The CDC has updated its vaccine recommendations for kids and teens.
Immunizations-Home Treatment
Help your child handle immunizationsMany immunizations are given as injections. Your child may experience brief pain as the needle penetrates the skin or muscle; some vaccines cause more discomfort than others. In general, you can help decrease your child's discomfort by making sure he or she is
Updated Vaccine Schedule for Children, Teens
An updated vaccine schedule for children and teens is just out from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Hib Outbreak Kills Unvaccinated Child
A Hib meningitis outbreak has killed one Minnesota infant and sickened four others. The CDC urges parents to be sure small kids have had their basic Hib shots.
Immunizations for Premature Infants-Topic Overview
Routine immunizations Starting at 2 months after birth,premature infants need all the recommended immunizations that full-term infants get. The one immunization that your preemie may not get on schedule is the hepatitis B vaccine,which is usually given at birth. This vaccine doesn't work as ...
Whooping Cough Outbreaks Tied to Parents Shunning Vaccines
Study finds that areas with high rates of nonmedical vaccine exemptions also had high number of cases
Kids' Flu Vaccine: Spray May Beat Shot
An experimental flu vaccine given as a nasal spray may be better at preventing flu in young children than flu shots, a new study shows.