Vaccination
Kamala Harris Dodges Questions About Teachers Going Back Into Schools
The vice president was asked on NBC's Today what assurances she could give unvaccinated teachers returning to the classroom.
Oxford University to Launch COVID-19 Vaccine trial for Children
The program comes as early data shows the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is less effective against the South African variant of COVID-19.
Hot Male Politicians Getting Vaccinated Is 2021's Strangest Thirst Trap
The French health minister, Croatian finance minister and Greek prime minister are receiving a lot of attention for their vaccination photos.
Health Experts Hope Hank Aaron's Death Won't Deter People From Vaccinations
With the baseball legend's death coming just over two weeks after he was given a COVID-19 vaccine, some people have expressed skepticism.
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Be Used for COVID Vaccine Rollout
The partnership between the stadium and the Fulton County Board of Health will run until at least March.
Florida Vaccine Center Hits Capacity as Hundreds of Cars Line Up Overnight
The vaccination center at Daytona Stadium will give out around 1,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine today.
Bill Gates: Trump's 'America 1st' Poor Approach, Vaccines Had Foreign Help
The Microsoft co-founder said German scientists and foreign efforts helped create the record-setting vaccines now being rolled out to Americans.
Can the Government Force You to Get a Coronavirus Vaccine to Travel?
The federal government may be within its rights to require a COVID-19 vaccination before you board trains, planes and buses.
White, College-Educated, Texas Parents Less Likely to Vaccinate Kids
Parents opting their kids out from vaccines due to philosophical reasons has nearly doubled over the past six years.
Seattle Schoolchildren Told Get Vaccinated or Don't Return to Class in 2020
Seattle families were notified of changes to school policy. To attend school, students must be fully vaccinated, in the process of doing so, or have a signed Certificate of Exemption.
California Ban on Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions Led to 'High-Risk' Spike
The state banned non-medical vaccine exemptions from 2016.
Measles Outbreak in Texas As 1st Case Reported in Travis County in 20 Years
Austin Public Health is working with health departments in Central Texas to tell people what kind of risk of exposure to the disease there has been.
Anti-Vax Kentucky Teen Who Sued Over School Ban Has Now Caught Chickenpox
Jerome Kunkel, 18, sued the Northern Kentucky Health Department for banning unvaccinated students from school amid a chickenpox outbreak in March. Two months later, he has caught the contagious disease.
Four Main Theories Spur Anti-Vaxxers: Study
Researchers found the anti-vaccine movement is about more than false fears about autism.
Anti-Vax Politician Hospitalized With Chickenpox
The politician is now at home recovering and thanked all those who had sent him messages of support.
Measles Outbreak: Everything We Know
"I think the lesson is the diseases that we think we have vanquished lay in wait for us."
AZ Legislator Calls Mandatory Vaccinations 'Communist'
"I can only continue to push that my point is fundamentally about whether or not the government can force you to take an injection," in the midst of measles outbreaks.
Health Secretary Raises Alarm on Vaccination Rates
With measles outbreaks in multiple states and growing backlash against the anti-vaccination movement, Washington Health Secretary John Wiesman urged lawmakers and concerned Americans to take action.
Measles Kills Over 50 Filipino Children
The number of measles cases in the Philippines jumped 500 percent in just one year. Authorities urged parents to vaccinate their children.
Watch: Anti-Vaxxer Hijacks Utah Candidate Debate
A California anti-vaxxer interrupted a Utah congressional debate at Dixie State University Monday, yelling into the GOP candidate's microphone, "vaccines cause autism."
Are You in an Anti-vax Hotspot?
"New foci of antivaccine activities are being established in major metropolitan areas, rendering select cities vulnerable," researchers reported.
This Year's Flu Vaccine Is Pretty Ineffective
But having the shot is still the only way to prevent an epidemic.
Why are Hipsters With Pets Falling for Anti-Vax Madness
A new human Lyme disease vaccine could be approved as early as next year.
Is Trump Inviting a Measles, Mumps, Rubella Epidemic?
If confidence in vaccination falls, herd immunity will fall and epidemics will recur.
No One Will Talk About Anal Cancer
Because bringing up the condition is still a social taboo, prevention and treatment for anal cancer are stuck in the 1970s.
For Parents in Pakistan, It's Vaccinate or Face Jail
"There is no mercy, we have decided to deal with the refusal cases with iron hands."
New Poll: Americans Want Mandatory Vaccines
Nearly 80 percent say they believe all children should be vaccinated.
The Power of Persuasion: Using Art to Promote Vaccines
Gates Foundation recruits Pulitzer-winning writer, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and others for vaccination campaign.
I Hesitated Before Vaccinating My Daughter—And I'm a Doctor
Chad Hayes on why he allowed his baby to be given all the shots.
Dear Anti-Vax Parents: We're Not Mad At You
You have been duped and misled, explains a doctor.