Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
6 confirmed cases of measles in Shelby County, health officials in 'outbreak mode'
April 26, 2016
Just days after confirming two cases, the Shelby County Health Department confirmed an additional four cases of measles. 'We have received confirmation of six cases of measles in Shelby County,' Dr. Helen Morrow said. [+] more
6 Measles Cases Reported in Memphis Area, Exceeding Rest of U.S.
April 26, 2016
Health officials in Tennessee have confirmed six cases of measles in the Memphis area since Thursday, surpassing in one weekend the nationwide total for all of 2016. [+] more
Harvard mumps outbreak grows to 40 cases
April 26, 2016
A mumps outbreak at Harvard University has tripled in size since mid-March, with 40 cases confirmed since the beginning of the year, according to the state Department of Public Health. [+] more
Inside the High-Stakes World of Vaccine Development
April 25, 2016
Vaccines are widely recognized as the most effective way we've got to fight infectious disease, a bulwark against a staggeringly diverse array of potentially pathogenic organisms looking to circumvent our defenses. [+] more
