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US may lose its elimination status if measles is reestablished

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Paring of childhood vaccination schedule a historic first

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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This ‘super flu’ could cause widespread serious illness, experts say

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
A newborn baby receiving a jab in the shoulder. Someone out of shot wearing blue gloves is administering the shot.
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Vaccine panel ends recommendation for hep B shot at birth

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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CDC’s new claim that vaccines cannot be ruled out as autism cause leads to confusion, misinformation, public health experts say

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Can you get the updated COVID shot in your state?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
Dr. Joseph Ladapo gesturing while standing in front of a microphone at a podium speaking. He is wearing a suit and tie and standing in front of a crowd of people, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Florida’s plan to phase out childhood vaccination mandates upends decades of public health policy, Northeastern experts say 

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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5 things to know about the summer COVID surge — including ‘razor blade throat’

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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What is pneumonic plague? How a rare but deadly disease killed an Arizona resident

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Ben Askren’s double lung transplant recovery a cautionary tale about staph infection, public health expert says

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by Tanner Stening
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Who is eligible for a COVID-19 shot this fall? Trump administration announces big change in policy

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert
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Should children get the measles vaccine ahead of schedule to reduce risk?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert