Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Ontario parents who object to vaccines could be forced to take a class in science of immunization
May 12, 2016
Ontario parents will soon have to complete an evidenced-based course in the science of vaccination if they want their children to be exempt from immunization requirements in public schools. [+] more
Northeastern freshman dies of bacterial meningitis
May 11, 2016
Northeastern University e-mailed students Wednesday alerting them about the death of a freshman from bacterial meningitis, and included information about the infectious disease along with details for contacting the school's health center. [+] more
Pertussis vaccination in pregnancy is safe, study finds
May 11, 2016
Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is recommended for all pregnant women in the U.S. as the key medical intervention to protect newborn infants from pertussis (whooping cough). [+] more
Michigan Health Officials Stress Importance Of Vaccines As Chickenpox Spikes In State
May 11, 2016
Michigan health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated after increased cases and outbreaks in the state. [+] more
