Vaccines News

According to the CDC, more than 90% of children have gotten the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. But there are pockets in the country that fall well below the 90% considered crucial for protection.

Before the measles vaccine, about 3 to 4 million people got the virus every year in the United States. About 400 to 500 of them died.

The movement against vaccinations has taken hold in a number of countries, including the United States, making anti-vaxxers are among the top 10 health threats facing the world in 2019, the World Health Organization says.

Due to gaps in vaccination coverage, there were measles outbreaks in all regions of the world, killing an estimated 110,000 people in 2017.

Thirty-six students at Asheville Waldorf School were diagnosed with the disease last Friday, BBC News reported.

Parents who choose not to vaccinate their children against HPV do so most often because of safety concerns, rather than that the vaccination will lead to greater sexual activity, a new study has found.

The study found that only 16 percent of the patients had another reaction after receiving an additional vaccination. The researchers also found that more than 80 percent of these subsequent reactions were not any more severe than the initial reaction.

This number of cases is on track to exceed last year's 118 reported cases in 15 states and the District of Columbia, according to the newspaper.

The researchers found that among children enrolling in kindergarten, the number of those with nonmedical exemptions has increased since 2009 in 12 states, resulting in lower rates of vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella.

During a mumps outbreak, doctors can provide an optional third dose of mumps vaccine, according to the 2018 recommended immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Researchers found that after the law went into effect, the state's overall vaccine exemption rate fell by 40 percent.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, first developed to help guard against cervical cancer, also seems to protect against a rare, chronic childhood respiratory disease.

Though the rate remains low, study shows it doubled between 2001 and 2015

Findings add to evidence of safety of childhood immunizations, pediatricians say

A 5 percent drop in coverage could trigger a tripling of measles cases in young kids, study finds

Measles Outbreak Blamed on Anti-Vaccine Groups

Brazil outbreak of mosquito-borne illness has officials worried, and transmission to U.S. is possible

Letter comes in response to President Trump's reported support for anti-vaccine groups

CDC panel revises immunization advisory for vaccines affecting adults

HPV and flu immunization rates remain well below goals, pediatricians' group says

Survey finds 80 percent have positive view of the shot against measles, mumps and rubella

There may be a 'spillover' effect when kids get other mandated immunizations, study finds

Study reveals other reasons for not getting kids vaccinated

Those who favor alternative therapies often bypass the annual vaccine, study says

Americas Declared Free of Endemic Measles