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This is how effective the flu vaccine was for the 2018-2019 flu season

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New York ends religious exemption for vaccinations amid measles outbreak
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First adult case of measles this year confirmed in Pennsylvania
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FYI, you're never too old to get measles (or the vaccine)
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Prevention

CDC issues mid-season report on the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine
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Does doubling up on flu shots provide more protection?
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Prevention

41 percent of Americans don't plan on getting their flu shots this year
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5 ways to help your child avoid the school nurse & stay healthy this flu season
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Parenting

Parents, do you believe in flu vaccination? Here are some common fears, debunked
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Prevention

Wilmington health care network to administer over 11,000 employee flu shots
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Health News

CDC says get a flu shot before the end of October
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Youth

Report: In Philadelphia, HPV vaccination rate lags behind other youth vaccines
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Vaccines

A lot of the internet’s anti-vaxxers are coming from Pennsylvania's affluent communities, study shows

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Should you vaccinate your child?

Children's Health

Flu vaccine can prevent half of flu-related deaths in children, CDC study suggests

Vaccines

Vaccination film pulled from Tribeca Film Festival will debut in Philadelphia

Vaccination

Study: Anti-Vaccination linked to uptick in U.S. measles, whooping cough outbreaks
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Tribeca Film Festival drops anti-vaccination documentary amid backlash
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