Vaccines

Coronavirus Vaccine UMPC

Promising COVID-19 vaccine candidate from Pennsylvania researchers could be fast-tracked for clinical trials

Penn microbiologist explains why some coronaviruses are more deadly than others

Coronavirus Times Square advertisement

The current flu shot appears more effective than last season's vaccine

Flu vaccine

Vaccine misinformation runs rampant on social media – and it's resilient

Social media vaccine misinformation

How to convince your loved ones to get the flu shot

Flu shot cost

Six months after Philly's hepatitis A outbreak, cases have dropped sharply

Philly health department response to Hepatitis A outbreak

Children's Health

New Jersey bill to end religious exemption from childhood vaccines collapses in Senate

childhood vaccinations

Administering century-old tuberculosis vaccine in a new way may make it more effective

TB vaccine IV

An Alzheimer's vaccine could be ready for human trials within 2 years

Alzheimer's vaccine

Children's Health

What vaccines are recommended for children and when should they be given?

vaccine schedule children

Ten defining health care achievements of the 2010s, from artificial intelligence to immunotherapy

Affordable Care Act Obama 2010s

Ervebo, the first Ebola virus vaccine, gains FDA approval

Ebola virus vaccine prevention

As measles cases rise worldwide, rate of unvaccinated U.S. children traveling overseas sparks concern

Measles Vaccine International Travel

Flu season is off to an early start, health officials say

Flu Season Widespread Pennsylvania

Three ongoing trials raise hope of an HIV vaccine

061216_HIVvaccine

Here's how to protect your child from meningitis

Children's Health

Mom's measles immunity may not protect baby beyond first 3 months

Measles vaccine babies

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria a deadly threat 'that is not going away,' CDC says

Superbugs CDC infections antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Nurse pens viral post on vaccines: 'The flu shot is not always about you'

0918_Flu vaccines

Here's why the flu shot can't give you the flu

Penn researchers closing in on a possible genital herpes vaccine

CDC releases new recommendations for 2019-20 flu season

0918_Flu vaccines

Americans lack awareness about HPV, study finds

HPV Illustration 09162019

Children's Health

Facebook debuts new measure to halt spread of vaccine misinformation

Facebook Vaccine Info

Pinterest takes initiative in stopping the spread of medical, vaccine misinformation

vaccine misinformation pinterest

Pennsylvania funding vaccines to prevent spread of hepatitis A amid outbreak

Philly health department warns of potential Hepatitis A exposure at Kensington restaurant

Chlamydia vaccine shows promise in clinical trial, researchers say

chlamydia vaccine

Finally, U.S. measles outbreak shows signs of slowing

Measles rash

Local celiac disease group reacts to failed clinical trial for vaccine

celiac vaccine trial cancelled

First case of measles this year hits Lancaster County

Measles rash

Does rotavirus vaccine lower risk of children getting Type 1 diabetes?

Diabetes_Rotavirus_Vaccine

Five inmates with mumps quarantined at New Jersey county jail

Measles outbreaks threaten United States' elimination status

Measles rash

What’s wrong with those anti-vaxxers? They're just like the rest of us

Instagram taking action against anti-vaxxers

Instagram Vaccine Misinformation

Measles cases have spiked in the U.S., but they're really surging worldwide

Measles_Vaccinations

3 moral reasons why parents need to get their children vaccinated against measles

Measles

U.S sees highest number of measles in 25 years – with eight months to go

Measles rash

Jefferson researchers develop novel vaccine for colorectal cancer

Children's Health

World's first malaria vaccine program launched in Africa

malaria vaccine program africa

U.S. measles cases approach highest level in 25 years

Measles rash

Measles, mumps, rubella vaccines now available in Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide

mmr vaccine at rite aid

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