Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Cracking Down on Anti-Vaxxers May Be Easier Than We Thought
February 9, 2016
After a measles outbreak at Disneyland infected more than 100 people last winter, it seemed for a brief moment as if Americans were ready to crack down on their growing problem with anti-vaxxers-the people who put our herd immunity at risk by refusing to inoculate their kids. [+] more
Vaccines are Good for Children and Economies
February 8, 2016
As the world scrambles to speed up the development of a Zika vaccine, new data released in Health Affairs shows that in addition to saving lives, vaccines are also an excellent investment in the economic health of communities. [+] more
Health Affairs February Issue: Vaccines
February 8, 2016
The February issue of Health Affairs explores the current environment in which vaccines are discovered, produced, and delivered. The issue also contains several studies examining the economic benefits and value of sustainably financing vaccinations in the United States and globally. [+] more
Measles Outbreak Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines
February 8, 2016
The measles outbreak that first began in California's Disneyland last year may have changed some parents' minds about childhood vaccinations, a new study suggests. [+] more