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Teen who refused chickenpox vaccine sues school for limiting his activities
A Kentucky student is suing his local health department after it barred students who aren’t immunized against the chickenpox from attending school and canceled extracurricular activities during an outbreak that has affected 32 people.
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Vaccine myths: 9 facts about vaccines everyone should know
It’s a daily routine for pediatricians: Promise a lollipop or sticker to a 4-year-old child in return for giving them a shot. Then, watch as they melt down and their parents chase them around the clinic.
3 weeks ago -
Parents who don’t vaccinate kids tend to be affluent, better educated, experts say
Experts who have studied vaccines and immunology acknowledge that many parents who don’t vaccinate their children are well-educated and also appear to be the victims of a widespread misinformation campaign.
2 months ago -
Low vaccination rates a big factor in ongoing measles outbreak
Washington state’s governor, Jay Inslee, declared a state of emergency on Friday after officials confirmed there were 31 cases of measles.
2 months ago -
Flu shot may be more effective than nasal vaccine, study says
The nasal spray flu vaccine, or FluMist, appeared to have reduced effectiveness in protecting against the flu compared with the traditional shot among children in past flu seasons, according to a new study.
3 months ago -
Invest in your Health: Preventing Cancer
You can save money to better your future financial health, but did you know you can also invest in your physical health? Everyday choices you make in your 20s, 30s and 40s — from what you eat, to the immunizations you receive — can impact your well-being now and down the road, and even help to prevent cancer.
3 months ago -
Now is the time to get your flu shot, health experts warn
“We should get vaccinated now. The best time is certainly before October 31,” said Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health.
6 months ago -
New back-to-school vaccination rules for some Maryland students
Maryland students in kindergarten through fourth grade need two doses of the chickenpox vaccine. Also, students entering grades seven through 11 need Tdap and meningococcal vaccines.
7 months ago -
Winter woes begin: Md. health dept. confirms first flu cases
The Maryland Department of Health announced Thursday that they have confirmed the first three cases of influenza for the 2017-2018 season.
1 year ago -
Report: How local students’ vaccination rates compare to U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is out with its annual statistics on vaccination rates for little kids and, overall, both the nation and this region score high. The new numbers are…
4 years ago -
Local health officials remind parents to get kids vaccinated
WASHINGTON — Back-to-school season is upon us, which means a long list of to-dos to get the kids ready for class. Among the critical items — your child’s vaccinations. “What parents should do is call their…
4 years ago -
Doctor: Parents of unvaccinated kids should be legally liable when others get sick
WASHINGTON — As the number of measles cases rises, one doctor says vaccines are a parent’s obligation and the laws surrounding exemptions need tightening. “Vaccine rates have been falling, sadly, in the United States. Autism…
4 years ago -
Hundreds of Md. students not allowed to attend class
About four hundred students in Prince George\’s county will not be allowed to attend school starting Wednesday because they did not get the state-required
vaccinations.4 years ago -
Adults skipping many necessary vaccines
Adults are generally good about seeing that their children get the shots
they need for school. But grown-ups need certain vaccinations as well, and
many are skipping them.5 years ago -
Back to school? Check your child’s immunizations
It\’s back-to-school time and for many parents
that
means making
sure their children\’s immunizations are up-to-
date.7 years ago
