Vaccines

A real vacation, where you completely unplug (or extremely limit your check-ins) with work and focus on things you want and like to do, has a variety of benefits to your physical and mental health. The fact is, careers are time-consuming and at times, challenging and stressful. Getting away from your responsibilities and focusing on […]

In recent months it seems that just about everyone has been defending vaccinations. But it might be hard to defend a newer “combo” vaccine designed to take on four types of infection at once. According to a new report, that vaccine actually increases the risk of fever-induced seizure among young children. The vaccine targets measles, […]

Hollywood may be a long way from Ontario, Canada, but that doesn’t mean actress Jenny McCarthy — an outspoken opponent of vaccination — is unknown north of the border. In fact, McCarthy’s very public rants on immunization were recently the subject of a speech by Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews, who called the actress’ remarks […]

A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found current adult vaccination rates in America are “unacceptably low.” The findings call for a “substantial increase” in adult vaccinations across the country. And the worry surpasses the annual flu shot, with vaccinations recommended for diseases such as pneumonia, tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, […]

The Darfur yellow fever outbreak continues to ravage the region. In good news, the World Health Organization is working with the Sudanese government to distribute over 2.4 million doses of yellow fever vaccine. The vaccines are provided from the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine, which is made from a United Nations partnership with vaccine manufacturers. […]