Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
What do Bob Hope, Fred Astaire, James Brown and Jim Henson have in common?
April 15, 2016
As many as 7% of people who contract pneumococcal pneumonia will die and this disease infects the young, the old, the healthy, the sick, the poor and the wealthy. This is why vaccines are such an important preventive measure in the fight against pneumococcal disease. [+] more
De Niro says 'find the truth' on vaccines: But scientists already did
April 14, 2016
Actor Robert De Niro is the latest celebrity to say there might be a link between vaccines and autism. But decades of study have shown no link at all, and scientists are becoming increasingly impatient with the refusal to accept their findings. [+] more
PCV13 vaccine deemed effective in preventing pneumococcal disease
April 14, 2016
The majority of pediatric patients who received the 13-valuent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in this study showed no signs of pneumococcal disease indicated by various serotypes, according to recent research. [+] more
Vaccination discussion part of first visit to the pediatrician
April 14, 2016
A newborn's eight-week checkup can make moms and dads nervous, since that's the time for a baby's first set of vaccinations. No one likes to see their child in pain, and many parents have concerns about side effects and other risks. But Dr. Peter Richel, chief of pediatrics at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, says the benefits of immunizations far outweigh any possible dangers. [+] more
