Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Global health leaders issue call to action for measles eradication
June 21, 2011
Measles incidence has decreased about 80% in the past 10 years, but increased funding and political backing are needed to completely eradicate this deadly disease, according to a special supplement published this month by the CDC and other global health leaders. [+] more
Health officials warning of measles in Central Vermont
June 21, 2011
Measles had not been detected in Vermont for a decade until now; one case earlier this month and another that hasn't yet been confirmed by lab results, but health officials say is likely. And they've issued a measles alert for central Vermont. [+] more
Measles forces Utah power plant to turn employees away
June 20, 2011
DELTA, Utah (ABC 4 News) - An employee who may have exposed hundreds of employees to the measles has caused a Utah power plant to turn employees away. [+] more
CDC Considering New Meningitis Vaccine
June 20, 2011
Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention held the first of four public meetings last week to collect information about a new vaccine created to prevent infants from developing meningitis. [+] more
