Vaccines
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Why the Flu Shot Can't Give You the Flu
By Libby Richards published
Here are the facts about the flu shot and why this vaccine can't give you the flu virus.

It's Safe to Follow the Vaccine Schedule for Babies. Here's Why.
By Chia-Yi Hou published
Parents' fears about vaccine safety may prompt them to eliminate or delay vaccinations, but doing this can jeopardize an infant's health.

Measles: Symptoms, Treatment and Vaccination
By Rachel Ross published
Measles is making a comeback. Here's what you should know about one of the most contagious infectious diseases in the world.

Here’s What Could Happen If You Get Measles While Pregnant
By Cari Nierenberg published
The measles can be dangerous for people of all ages, but the highly contagious virus poses a particular threat to pregnant women.

Experts ID 25 US Counties Most at Risk of Measles Outbreaks
By Rafi Letzter published
Many very large cities are in regions most in danger of new measles outbreaks in the United States, due to anti-vaccine movements.

A Scientologist Cruise Ship Has Been Quarantined Because of a Measles Case
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The nearly 300 passengers and crew aboard were not allowed to disembark on the island

Mumps: A Highly Contagious, Easily Preventable Disease
By Alina Bradford published
Mumps is an unpleasant and highly contagious disease, but a simple two-dose vaccine is 88% effective against the infection.

Smallpox: The World's First Eradicated Disease
By Alina Bradford published
Prior its eradication in 1980, smallpox killed hundreds of millions of people globally.
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