Helen Branswell, STAT Mar 4, 2019, 6:38 PM Business Insider A huge new study of more than 650,000 people in Denmark shows no link between the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism. A massive new study from Denmark found no association between being vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella and developing autism. In science and public … Continue reading Another huge study of over 650,000 kids shows absolutely no link between vaccines and autism. Doctors say it’s proof we’re living in a ‘fact-resistant’ world.
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There’s a mismatch in the flu shot — and it’s not good news for children
By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN. January 14, 2020 (CNN) This year's flu vaccine is "not a very good match"for a common strain of the flu that's especially tough on children, according to the nation's top infectious disease doctor. "It's not a very good match for B/Victoria," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of … Continue reading There’s a mismatch in the flu shot — and it’s not good news for children
Pew Center finds most Americans support vaccinating kids for measles
by Rita Giordano, The Philadelphia Inquirer. Updated: January 7, 2020 The vast majority of Americans continue to believe that the benefits of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine outweigh any risks it may present — and that those risks are low, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. In addition, … Continue reading Pew Center finds most Americans support vaccinating kids for measles
Get vaccinated or don’t come back to school, officials tell Seattle public school students
More than 2,200 students were sent letters to get vaccinated By Bill Hutchinson ABC News. December 29, 2019 A measles outbreak has prompted officials of the Seattle Public Schools to take the drastic action of ordering thousands of students to get vaccinated immediately or risk being barred from returning to classes after the winter break. The school … Continue reading Get vaccinated or don’t come back to school, officials tell Seattle public school students
Doctor: ‘Never know for sure exactly when flu is going to hit our community’
By Lisa L. Colangelo lisa.colangelo@newsday.com @lisalcolangelo Updated October 25, 2019 7:38 PM. Newsday Predicting the severity of this year’s flu season can be tricky. But experts say protecting yourself against the virus is simple. “This is the perfect time for everyone to get their flu vaccine,” said Dr. Hank Bernstein, professor of pediatrics at the Zucker … Continue reading Doctor: ‘Never know for sure exactly when flu is going to hit our community’
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