Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Strength of MMR vaccine questioned amid mumps outbreak
February 25, 2016
Colorado health officials are asking hospitals across the state to watch out for cases of the mumps. Six people in Denver have come down with the disease so far in 2016, and officials are calling it an outbreak. [+] more
5 Facts About The HPV Vaccine Everyone Needs To Know
February 25, 2016
Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) cause some of the most common sexually transmitted infections, with about 25% of Americans carrying at least one the 40 strains... The vaccine has been an incredible success since its introduction, with these 5 points becoming very clear. [+] more
Butler University Requiring Mumps Vaccine For Faculty, Staff
February 24, 2016
Faculty and staff at Butler University are required to receive a measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine or booster. Butler is strongly urging students to also receive a third dose of the vaccination. The university is hoping to stop the spread of mumps that has sickened nine students so far. [+] more
Flu Vaccine 60 Percent Effective So Far, CDC Says
February 24, 2016
This year's flu vaccine is one of the most effective in years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday. So far, people who got the vaccine were 59 percent less likely to get sick with influenza than people who didn't, the CDC said. [+] more
