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After mumps outbreaks at central Indiana colleges, students and staff at Butler University are required to get the MMR vaccine. Nine cases have reported on Butler's campus. [+] more

Research from Washington University in St. Louis' Olin Business School demonstrates that the distribution and delivery system for influenza vaccines needs to be improved to avoid shortages. In the U.S., influenza is the most prevalent cause of death from diseases that are preventable with vaccines. [+] more

From the time a newborn let's out that first shrill scream, most parents see to it that their child gets regular medical attention, making frequent visits to the baby's doctor for well-child checkups in the initial weeks, months and years of life. But as kids grow older, and visits become less regular, many see the doctor less often than recommended. [+] more

The prevalence of human papillomavirus, or HPV, has fallen by two-thirds among teenage girls since a vaccine to prevent it went into use a decade ago, according to the New York Times. That's the finding of a study published this month in the journal Pediatrics, and it's especially good news considering that this sexually transmitted virus can cause cervical cancer, as well as cancer of the anus, penis, and the mouth and throat... It feels tempting to declare a public health victory. But while we have the tools to combat HPV and related illnesses (which also can include genital warts), the incidence of HPV-associated cancers is actually on the rise. [+] more