Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Mixed Feelings About Vaccines Among Parents
June 13, 2011
A new survey indicates that most US parents have questions, concerns, or misperceptions about vaccines. The results were described in a study published in the June issue of Health Affairs. [+] more
Rudd, Gates back vaccines to save children.
June 12, 2011
(Reuters) - Australia will pledge A$200 million ($210 million) at an international donor conference on Monday to support a global vaccines alliance seeking to save the lives of 4 million children in poor countries by 2015. [+] more
Better funding for vaccines could save more children worldwide, but U.S. parents still fret about safety
June 10, 2011
Apparently, the logic behind the parental admonition to “eat your dinner because children in Africa are starving” doesn’t apply to vaccines as well.
A recent survey found that many parents in the U.S. can’t shake their concern about the safety of childhood vaccines – even though most do proceed with the immunizations. Meanwhile, health professionals are pleading for money to expand vaccination programs for children in other parts of the world. [+] more
A recent survey found that many parents in the U.S. can’t shake their concern about the safety of childhood vaccines – even though most do proceed with the immunizations. Meanwhile, health professionals are pleading for money to expand vaccination programs for children in other parts of the world. [+] more
