Vaccines

The abrupt decision to revise the federal childhood vaccine schedule and a breakdown of some of the infectious diseases that these immunizations prevent.

Respiratory virus rates are climbing in the U.S. just in time for the holidays.

Many of this year’s biggest stories marked the beginning of—or turning points for—important public health issues.

Certain vaccines may reduce your chances of heart attack, stroke, or dementia—and they can save you money.

Amid conflict and U.S. cuts, MSF clinics in Yemen see vaccine-preventable diseases “on a daily basis.” 

Hepatitis B vaccines are the best way to protect vulnerable infants from developing chronic, life-threatening disease.

What’s in these vaccines, why are they combined, and are they safe?

mRNA vaccine technology has huge potential for treating not just infectious diseases but cancer and many chronic diseases—advances that may be threatened by funding cuts.