Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Meningitis vaccine suggested for at-risk babies
June 23, 2011
Shot for life-threatening bacterial infection safe for infants as young as 9 months who travel outside the US [+] more
Panel advises pregnant moms to get whooping cough vaccine
June 23, 2011
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Wednesday voted to recommend the shot for pregnant women who previously were not vaccinated. [+] more
Official CDC Health Advisory: High Number of Reported Measles Cases in the U.S. in 2011—Linked to Outbreaks Abroad
June 22, 2011
The United States is experiencing a high number of reported measles cases in 2011, many of which were acquired during international travel. From January 1 through June 17 this year, 156 confirmed cases of measles were reported to CDC. This is the highest reported number since 1996. Most cases (136) were associated with importations from measles-endemic countries or countries where large outbreaks are occurring. [+] more
Scientists reveal HIV weakness
June 21, 2011
Vaccines that target newly identified viral protein sequences could be more effective than previous efforts. [+] more
