Measles is a highly contagious and potentially severe disease that causes fever, rash, cough, and red, watery eyes. It mainly spreads through the air after a person with measles coughs or sneezes. Measles symptoms begin seven to 21 days after […]
For the 2018-2019 influenza immunization season, AAP recommends flu shot
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends pediatricians give children inactivated influenza vaccine (flu shot) in the upcoming season and use live attenuated vaccine (intranasal flu vaccine, aka Flumist) only as a last resort. Annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone […]
Why get flu vaccine: from Huffington Post
From Huffington Post: With summer decidedly behind us, it’s time to start thinking about where to get this year’s flu shot. Yes, it’s flu season again. And yes, the best way to protect yourself from coming down with the virus […]
10 years experience of HPV vaccine in Australia, from BBC
HPV Vaccine has cut new cases of cervical cancer in half, and reduced HPV infections by 90%
The Underused HPV Vaccine, from the New York Times
The Underused HPV Vaccine By JANE E. BRODY AUGUST 22, 2016 You’d think that when parents are told of a vaccine that could prevent future cancers in their children, they’d leap at the chance to protect them. Alas, that is hardly the […]
