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New evidence strengthens link between Zika and microcephaly
Two reports, published Feb. 10 in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and in the New England Journal of Medicine, confirm through laboratory...
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Ocular symptoms accompany microcephaly in Brazilian newborns
A previously unrecognized series of ocular symptoms may be linked to congenital Zika infection, according to a study of 29 infants in Brazil.
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Prospective study supports hepatitis A vaccine schedule
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Many parents unaware of 2014-2015 Disneyland measles outbreak
A significant number of parents were unaware of the 2014-2015 United States measles outbreak despite significant media attention.
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More children getting vaccinated since Vaccines for Children inception
Vaccination rates have been improving since the introduction of the federal Vaccines for Children program, new research in Health Affairs is...
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Tdap effectiveness wanes rapidly in teens
The Tdap vaccine’s effectiveness against pertussis wanes so rapidly in the year after administration in teens that it provides too little...
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Majority of children aged 6-23 months are not vaccinated for flu
Less than half of children aged 6-23 months are vaccinated for influenza in the United States, according to an analysis of data obtained via the...
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HPV vaccinations get a boost from MOC requirements
Pediatricians saw an increase in the human papillomavirus vaccines administered after participating in a maintenance of certification Part IV...
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Meningococcal B vaccine added to 2016 immunization schedule
The new 2016 recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents reflects the addition of meningococcal B vaccine and various other...
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WHO declares ‘public health emergency’ for microcephaly linked to Zika virus
The World Health Organization has declared a “public health emergency of international concern” related to the clusters of microcephaly and other...
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No increased death risk from vaccination in adolescents, young adults
Risk of death is not increased in people aged 9-26 years old in the 30 days after receiving any vaccination.