A small group of parent advocates is mobilizing “gentle propaganda” against vaccine naysayers
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Multiple Vaccinations on Same Day Does Not Raise Autism Risk
Infants now receive several shots at a time, but the latest study says that does not increase their risk of developing autism.
Family MattersVaccines
In Global Push for Vaccination, Moms Give Kids a Shot@Life
To promote the need for immunizations, public health groups turn to mothers.
Protection from Whooping Cough Vaccine Wanes Over Time
Vaccines are by far the best defense against pertussis, or whooping cough. But protection among kids dwindles with every year since the last dose of vaccine, a new CDC study finds
Gardasil: No Serious Health Concerns Linked with HPV Vaccine
Merck’s HPV vaccine, Gardasil, was found to be safe in a large safety study required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Whooping Cough Vaccine Wanes Over Time
It’s news that’s certain to ignite debates over vaccines again: researchers say that the childhood immunization against whooping cough fades substantially over time, leaving even fully vaccinated children vulnerable to …
Why Lack of Sleep May Weaken Vaccine Effectiveness
Skimping out on sleep won’t just put you in a cranky mood. It may also reduce the effectiveness of vaccines, a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), suggests.
Family MattersChildhood
Vaccine Safety: Why Parents’ Alternative Immunization Schedules May Cause Harm
Many parents have decided they know better than pediatricians: they’re following their own vaccine schedules, but most children adhering to alternative models don’t wind up fully immunized
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Government Study Finds that Some Vaccines for Kids Are Stored Improperly
Spot checks by the Office of the Inspector General found that some vaccines at 45 clinics across the country weren’t stored at the correct temperature, possibly affecting their potency. But for parents concerned about having to …
Family MattersParenting
Why Jenny McCarthy Doesn’t Matter
The former Playmate is posing nude again for Playboy. Will McCarthy’s fee bolster the cause of Generation Rescue, her autism research organization that rejects vaccines as dangerous?
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Parents Wary of Childhood Vaccines? Here’s How to Persuade Them
Doctors need to step up their p.r. game if they’re going to counter the anti-immunization tide, says a new Mayo Clinic study that offers talking points on how to respond to parents’ fears.
WHO: Measles Deaths Are Declining Globally
In the U.S., 2011 was the worst measles year in 15 years, but worldwide, deaths from the disease have plummeted over the past 10 years.
Vaccines: They’re Not Just for Kids (But Too Few U.S. Adults Are Getting Immunized)
Don’t blame adults too much: adult vaccine schedules are much tricker to manage than the standard immunization requirements for children.
