Chickenpox — Vax-Before-Travel

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Jun 10

2 min read

Early Measles Vaccination Not Recommended

Receiving the measles vaccine earlier in infancy may be related to a reduced immunization response, according to a recent study

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 21

3 min read

‘No Jab, No Pay’ Policy Increases Immunizations

National vaccination rate for children age five has risen to 93.19 percent

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 14

2 min read

Visiting Italy? Check Your Vaccinations

Italy’s MMR vaccine rate has dropped to 85%

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Feb 10

3 min read

Varicella Vaccine Second-Dose Found Safe

Only 3% of varicella vaccinations reported "serious" adverse events

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Varicella Zoster

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 25

3 min read

Vaccine Exemptions Expanding in Fewer States

For vaccines to work, 92 percent of a population must be immunized against the disease

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Childhood Diseases