Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.
“This is a massive flaw in the system – and one that cost my daughter dearly."
Public health campaigns had made significant strides toward eradicating diseases like elephantitis and river blindness. But this progress has since unraveled with the second Trump administration.
The New Hampshire House of Representatives is considering a bill that would exempt some pets from booster shots intended to protect against rabies, but state veterinarians said the proposal was not founded on solid data. Rep. Keith Ammon, a New Boston Republican, is the prime sponsor of House Bill 1488, which would allow pet owners […]
An international team of archaeologists used graveyards in Denmark to investigate social exclusion based on illness.
Doctronic reports the 2026 flu shot targets prevalent strains, with early fall recommended for vaccination to ensure effective protection.
"If there hadn’t been an outbreak and more kids had their vaccinations, then she wouldn’t have got the measles in the first place."
A study showed people 70 or older who had the shingles jab scored better on four key aspects of biological aging.
Joel's parents and doctors urge others to get the flu vaccine.
Cases of the flu remain high throughout the state and continue to rise.