Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
This Mom's Heartbreaking Photo Should Settle the Vaccine 'Debate' for Good
February 17, 2016
The photo you're about to see is graphic. But if this doesn't convince you to vaccinate your kids, nothing will. British toddler Faye Burdett died on Sunday after battling meningitis for 11 days, the Telegraph reported. [+] more
6th person dies this 'flu season'
February 17, 2016
A San Diego man was among the half dozen people in the region to die of influenza-related causes this "flu season," county health officials reported Wednesday. [+] more
Do You Think Vaccination Should Be a Public Health Initiative?
February 16, 2016
Should there be mandates on vaccination? The topic of public health mandates was part of the Franklin Institute's Monday Night speaker series 'Vaccines: to Mandate Or Not?' The event featuring immunology expert Dr. Paul Offit, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the director of the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, focused on the controversial topic of vaccination. [+] more
Freshman Challenge: How To Keep Kids Healthy, Happy In College
February 16, 2016
No adult likes to get sick, especially away from home. Remember being ill when you were a college freshman stuck in a musty dorm room and trying not to scream for mom? Making the transition to college life is tough, but there are things you can do now to help your freshman stay healthy. [+] more
