WHO says single yellow fever shot is enough
The World Health Organization says a yellow fever booster vaccination given 10 years after the initial shot isn't necessary. Full story
Vaccine for the H7N9 Bird Flu: How Will We Know It Works?
Although the rise in cases of the H7N9 bird flu in China seems to have slowed, health officials are developing a vaccine against the virus, and will test it in a clinical trial, experts say. Full story
Is your dog's Parvo vaccine effective?
TUCSON - Bill Rancour of Marana has had Rottweilers for 20 years. He breeds them. Rancour has three Rotties now. He had five until recently. Tilly was six months old when she died on May 4th. Rancour told us, "It breaks your heart to lose a pet." Full story
India announces low-cost rotavirus vaccine
The Indian government announced Tuesday the development of a new low-cost vaccine proven effective against a diarrhea-causing virus that is one of the leading causes of childhood deaths across the developing world. Full story
HPV-related cancers rose before vaccines hit market
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The number of some cancers related to the human papillomavirus (HPV) increased throughout the U.S. before vaccines against the sexually transmitted infection were available, says to a new study. Full story
News Summary: Vaccine project aids poor countries
TEAMWORK: Drugmakers Merck and GlaxoSmithKline are working with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization to provide hugely discounted cervical cancer vaccines to millions of girls in poor countries. That's where the cancer kills most, because women rarely get Pap tests to detect it early. Full story
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UK measles outbreak could spread
A dramatic call to get all teenagers in Wales vaccinated against measles as an epidemic sweeps the region where thousands of children haven’t been vaccinated. ITV’s Emily Morgan reports
More evidence that vaccines aren’t linked to autism
According to a new report in the Journal of Pediatrics, vaccines are not associated with an increased risk of developing autism. After analyzing records from more than 1000 children the researchers found no link between the amount of antigen exposure and later developing autism. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyd
CDC: Flu vaccine often doesn’t work
In a new study out Thursday from the Centers for Disease Control, the vaccine proved effective just over half of the time. And among seniors who are 65 years old and older, one of the most vulnerable populations, the vaccine only offered nine percent protection. NBC’s Robert Bazell reports.
Teen boys in Sydney get HPV vaccine
High school boys in Sydney, Australia, are the first males in the world to be vaccinated against cervical cancers caused by HPV, a virus males can transmit but not develop. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.
Gates: ‘How can innovation help those most in need?’
Bill Gates joins Morning Joe to discuss the importance of immunization all over the world and how his foundation is committed to getting vaccinations to those who need it. Gates also talks about the degree of difficulty of getting vaccinations to some areas but says, “technology can make these thing
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