Florida’s Surgeon General Shows the Danger of Politicizing Medicine
Florida state surgeon general Joseph Ladapo’s rejection of evidence-based policy stems from political rather than scientific motivations and puts innocent people at risk
Why People Aged 65 and Older Should Get a Spring COVID Vaccine
Older people are particularly vulnerable to COVID and should get another vaccine against the disease this spring, doctors say
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Vaccine-Resistant Mothers Blame Bad Experiences in Health Care
In interviews, mothers who rejected vaccines for their children cited their own negative experiences with the medical system
Florida Risks Making a Dangerous Measles Outbreak Much Worse
By ignoring common sense and medical advice, Florida’s health officials risk accelerating a burgeoning measles outbreak
New Cancer Vaccines Could Treat Some Types of Pancreatic, Colorectal and Other Deadly Forms of the Disease
Vaccines that target tumors with specific genetic mutations in pancreatic and other cancers have shown promise in early-stage trials
For 60-Plus Years, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccines Have Evaded Scientists. But Now That’s Changed [Sponsored]
This year health care providers have tools to help prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV for older adults.
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Some Adults May Need a Measles Booster
Measles is extremely infectious. Vaccines provide good protection, but some adults may need a top-up shot
No, COVID mRNA Vaccines Won’t Damage Your DNA
You have a “better chance of becoming Spider-Man” than being harmed by DNA from COVID vaccines
Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long COVID Risk
Several new studies reveal that getting multiple COVID vaccine doses provides strong protection against lingering symptoms
Why Childhood Vaccination Rates Are Falling
Fewer kids got their routine childhood vaccines since before the pandemic. Are lack of access and a loss of trust in science to blame?
A Shot in the Arm Documentary Treats Vaccine Denialism with a Dose of Empathy
A pandemic film shows that compassion and civil dialogue might be the best antidote to vaccine distrust
Why COVID Vaccines for Young Children Have Been Hard to Get
Access to pediatric COVID vaccines has been hampered by a shortage of doses, higher costs to providers and parental skepticism