Weakened Immune System — Vax-Before-Travel

Weakened Immune System

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 15

3 min read

Visiting Rome? Bring DEET to Avoid Chikungunya Virus

Chikungunya virus does not have a FDA approved vaccine or cure

Tropical Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 15

4 min read

New Flu Vaccine Recommended for Children 5+ Years and Older

Four-strain influenza vaccine AFLURIA QUADRIVALENT provides protection against both B virus lineages

children happy looking at a computer screen

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Sep 14

5 min read

Texas Expands Aerial Spraying to Kill Mosquitoes

Texas DSHS recommends avoiding mosquito bites by using an EPA-registered DEET repellent

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Sep 13

4 min read

Shingrix Vaccine Approaches FDA Approval

ACIP panel said GSK’s Shingrix represents an improvement over Merck’s Zostavax

Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Sep 13

4 min read

Research Indicates Association Between Miscarriages and Flu Vaccine

Suitability for immunization vaccination include a person’s age, health issues and allergies