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Confirmed: No Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine, Even for 'At Risk' Kids
By Laura Geggel published
Measles Outbreak Spurs Vaccination Surge in Anti-Vaxxer Hotspot
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Weeks after a hotspot for anti-vaxxers turned into a hotspot for measles infections, it became a hotspot for vaccination
Anti-Vaccine Movement Joins Ebola, Drug Resistance on List of Top Global Threats
By Rachael Rettner published
The World Health Organization has listed the anti-vaccine movement as a top global health threat in 2019.
Doctors Thought a Woman Was Having a Panic Attack. She Actually Had Rabies.
By Rachael Rettner published
The U.S. woman acquired the infection while on a yoga retreat in India.
How Does the Experimental 'Vaccine' for Celiac Disease Work?
By Rachael Rettner published
An experimental "vaccine" for celiac disease is set to be tested in a new clinical trial.
Are Anti-Vaxxers to Blame for Europe's Current Measles Outbreak?
By Leslie Nemo published
The measles thrives in populations that are under-vaccinated. So, why have so many people in Europe avoided getting their shots?
Brave Volunteers Got Whooping Cough Bacteria Put Up Their Noses, For Science
By Rachael Rettner published
Thirty four people in the United Kingdom volunteered to get live whooping cough bacteria dripped into their noses, for science.
The HPV Vaccine Was Just Approved for Adults Up to Age 45. Should They Get It?
By Leslie Nemo published
Should more adults be getting the HPV vaccine?
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