Vaccination

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a cautionary advisory following a notable increase in measles cases, urging public health officials to prioritize measles vaccinations for children. Dr. Edmund Milder, from Rady…

Three more people in a Chicago migrant shelter have been confirmed to have the measles, bringing the total number of cases in the city to five since the year began.  The Chicago Department of Public Health disclosed on Monday that two…

A measles outbreak has struck a Florida elementary school, marking the latest in a series of flare-ups across nearly a dozen states in the United States. This resurgence comes as health officials continue to sound the alarm about increasing…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is deliberating whether to recommend an additional COVID-19 booster shot this spring, particularly targeting individuals most susceptible to severe complications from the virus. The…

In a positive development, more than half of Minnesota's seniors are now up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, providing increased protection for this vulnerable population.  This milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 hospitalizations…

As COVID-19 enters its fourth season, the United States is grappling with a concerning rise in hospital admissions, emergency department visits, and positive tests, according to recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and…

If you're going to the doctor for a vaccination — whether for COVID-19, the flu, or travel to another country — make sure you've had a full, restful night's sleep before you go. According to a new study, sleeping less than six hours the…

The results of a 10-year clinical trial indicate that a novel treatment should train the immune system to target breast cancer. The vaccine developed by scientists should work by training the body to create a specific form of immune…