Controlling the spread of many infections, including measles, depends on trust in public health, which is eroding.
Healthbeat reports South Carolina's measles outbreak surged from 5 to 991 cases, mainly among unvaccinated children, due to low vaccination rates.
The microneedle patch about the size of a quarter samples key cells often missed in routine blood samples and biopsies.
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 […]
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.
The discovery opens the door to early diagnosis and potential prevention of the chronic form of inflammatory bowel disease.
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