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New York ends religious exemption to vaccine mandates
The Democrat-led Senate and Assembly voted Thursday to repeal the exemption, which allows parents to cite religious beliefs to forego getting their child the vaccines required for school enrollment.
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Measles cases hit 27-year high. Expert calls lack of vaccinations ‘disturbing’
A decade ago, there were less than 100 measles cases a year. Now, just about six months into 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report there are 971. That’s the highest tally since 1992, when there were 963 cases … for the entire year.
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A student sued because he didn’t want the chickenpox vaccine. Then he got chickenpox
A Kentucky student who refused the chickenpox vaccine contracted the infection two months after he sued the local health department because of a policy temporarily barring students who aren’t immune against chickenpox from going to classes.
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Maureen McCormick is not happy with anti-vaxers using ‘Brady Bunch’ clip for their cause
Maureen McCormick is furious that an anti-vaccination group is using her image to downplay the seriousness of measles.
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US measles cases in 2019 already at second highest since the disease was eliminated in 2000
A total of 387 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 15 states from January 1 to March 28, 2019. This is the second greatest number of cases reported in the US since measles was eliminated in 2000.
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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.
3 months ago -
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.
4 months 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.
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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.
5 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.
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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.
6 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.
8 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.
10 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.
2 years 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
