According to a report from Medpage Today, human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among teens have increased significantly over the past five years. The report, which cites data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), states that the percentage… Read More ›
It’s the peak of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “In the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter months. Influenza activity often begins to increase in October and… Read More ›
Current flu vaccines do not protect against all strains of influenza. Each year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), working in collaboration with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), recommend vaccines targeting the specific strains that scientists… Read More ›
With flu season and the fall semester both in full swing, school districts and clinics around the country are offering free flu shots to schoolchildren and other local residents. If you can get your child (or yourself) immunized for free,… Read More ›
If you or a loved one suffered a vaccine-related injury or illness and you filed a report with the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), you have done your part to aid in the government’s efforts to prevent future vaccine… Read More ›
When you go to your doctor’s office or a local pharmacy or clinic to get vaccinated, you expect the medical professional who performs your immunization to adhere to a certain standard of care. After all, you are trusting this person… Read More ›
Vaccines are complex chemical compounds that contain a variety of ingredients. Each of these ingredients serves a specific purpose, and each carries its own potential risks for vaccine recipients. While all vaccines are generally considered safe, getting vaccinated does carry… Read More ›
