February 07, 2012: New Meningitis Vaccine Works in Infants: Study
If licensed, it would protect babies from a strain of bacterium that can cause serious disease

January 24, 2012: Common Household Chemicals Might Harm Kids' Immunity
Study found lower response to vaccines in those with higher levels of PFCs in their blood

January 24, 2012: How Did Generation X Respond to the H1N1 'Swine' Flu Epidemic?
Young adults did 'reasonably well,' report concludes, although most avoided flu shot

January 20, 2012: Anthrax Vaccine Shows Promise in Monkeys
Research is part of U.S. military's anti-bioterrorism efforts

December 05, 2011: Health Officials Urge Americans: Get Your Flu Shot Now
Vaccine supplies are still ample, but could start to run short, CDC says

November 30, 2011: Infant Vaccines May Work Better If Given in Afternoon
Babies slept more soundly when they had their shots after 1:30 p.m., researchers say

November 28, 2011: Doctors in a Bind When Parents Want to Delay, Skip Vaccines
Study finds most pediatricians may consider 'alternative schedules,' but within limits

September 19, 2011: U.S. Flu Shot Policy Shields More Kids Than Canada's Program, Study Finds
Fewer preschoolers getting flu after U.S. government called for vaccination of 2 to 4-year-olds

September 16, 2011: Vaccinations Aren't Just for Kids
Adults need protection from array of diseases beyond the flu, experts say

September 16, 2011: Fear Proves Prime Motivator for Vaccinations
Former health official says H1N1 scare shows what pushes people to get needed shots

September 15, 2011: Flu Killed 115 Children Last Season: CDC
Many of the deaths could have been prevented with vaccinations, agency says

September 14, 2011: Pregnant Women Reminded to Get Flu Vaccine
Expectant mothers are more vulnerable to the dangerous effects of flu infection, experts warn

August 25, 2011: Research Shows How Some Folks Resist Getting Sick With the Flu
Genetic data reveals differences in people's immune system reaction and response to virus

August 18, 2011: Kids Benefit From Flu Vaccine via Shot or Spray, Study Finds
Both work well, but nasal spray produces broadest immune response in youngsters, research shows

June 28, 2011: Certain Cancer Drugs Don't Interfere With Flu Vaccine: Study
The drugs, sunitinib and sorafenib, are used for several types of cancers, including kidney

May 19, 2011: Black Americans With Lupus Have Better Response to Flu Vaccine
Those with weak reaction more likely to have disease flares after vaccination, researchers say

April 12, 2011: Extended HPV Vaccine Schedule Seems Effective
Dosing options may help reduce cervical cancer rates in developing countries, study suggests

April 12, 2011: Clues to Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Humira Fails Some Patients
Nearly a third develop an immune reaction to the drug that thwarts its effectiveness, study finds

January 05, 2011: Vaccine Protects Mice From Cocaine's Effects, Study Finds
Injection might one day help humans who are addicted to drugs, researcher suggests

November 03, 2010: Many Higher-Income Parents Forgoing Kids' Vaccinations: Report
More outbreaks feared as immunization rates for children in commercial health plans plummet

November 02, 2010: Exercise May Help Beat the Common Cold
Each bout of aerobic actvity revs up the immune system, study authors suggest

October 18, 2010: H1N1 Unlikely to Cause Flu Pandemic in 2010-11: Analysis
Canadian researchers urge everyone over age 50 to get immunized this fall

October 07, 2010: Small Bump Seen in Seasonal Flu Shots During H1N1 Outbreak
Analysis shows only 5.5% increase in vaccinated kids in 2009-2010 over 2008-2009 season

October 05, 2010: Mom's Flu Shot May Protect Baby After Birth
Infants exposed to influenza vaccine had less illness, increased antibodies, finds study

September 27, 2010: Celiac Disease Seems to Be on the Rise, Mainly in Elderly: Study
Blood markers for the disease rose from 1 in every 501 individuals in 1974 to 1 in 219 by 1989

September 22, 2010: Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Early Promise
Trial patients given oral medication showed improvement in six months; experts caution more testing needed

September 08, 2010: Kids on HIV Drug Cocktail May Need Revaccination
Immunity to childhood diseases can wane more quickly than in children without the virus, researchers say

September 08, 2010: Pediatricians' Group Urges Flu Shots for All Health-Care Workers
AAP calls mandatory shots 'ethically justified, necessary, and long overdue to ensure patient safety'

September 03, 2010: Disease May Be Only a Plane Ride Away
Without vigilant adherence to childhood immunizations, outbreaks could return, experts say

September 03, 2010: Unvaccinated Teen's Life Forever Changed
Mother says trauma could have been avoided if vaccine had been available

August 30, 2010: Pediatric Group Issues New Flu Shot Guidelines
Kids between 6 months and 9 years may need a double dose, depending on vaccine history

August 18, 2010: Trial Therapy Improves Melanoma Survival
While gain was small, it marks notable advance against this deadly disease, researchers say

July 14, 2010: Rare Blood Vessel Disease Could Have New Treatment Option
Rituximab could be first new therapy in 40 years against specific forms of vasculitis, researchers say

July 09, 2010: Researchers Point to Possible Scleroderma-Cancer Link
In some patients, the 2 diseases can arise together, experts note

July 01, 2010: Hepatitis A Vaccine Pays Off for Kids: Study
U.S. urges vaccination for children 12-23 months

June 07, 2010: Novel Drug Combats Advanced Melanoma
First in its class, ipilimumab showed 68% increase in survival, researchers report

June 04, 2010: A Year After Its Emergence, H1N1 Swine Flu Lingers
It's likely that the virus, so rampant last spring, will adopt a regular fall/winter pattern, experts say

May 24, 2010: No Benefit Seen in Delaying Infant Vaccinations
Some parents worry babies get 'too much too soon,' but study finds no impact on neurological health

May 19, 2010: Infants Vulnerable to Measles Before 1st Shot
Inherited immunity wears off, putting kids at risk, study finds

May 18, 2010: A Mother's Love Overcomes Poverty's Effect on Health
Caring moms seem to boost child's immune response throughout life, study finds

May 17, 2010: Men, Women May Respond Differently to Vaccines
Frequency, severity of adverse effects vary between genders, researcher says

May 13, 2010: Sugar Before Shots Helps Infants Cope
Fewer tears are shed when babies get sweet solution before injections, review finds

April 27, 2010: Educational Program Urges Parents to Immunize Kids
Campaign will explain serious threat of re-emerging diseases, AAP says

April 23, 2010: LeAnn Rimes Brings Battle With Psoriasis to Center Stage
Diagnosed at age 2, the singer is teaming with health groups to bolster patient support

April 05, 2010: Vaccines-By-Patch Good News for Needle-Phobic
New technique may offer painless alternative, researchers say

February 18, 2010: Screens, Vaccine for HPV Less Beneficial in Older Women
Rate of new infections declined with age, study found

February 06, 2010: Spectators Need to Prepare for Olympic Games, Too
Health experts urge travelers to take steps to prevent illness

January 29, 2010: Immune System 'Memory' Gets a Boost in Mouse Study
Enhanced vaccines could offer better protection in future, researcher says

January 26, 2010: Shot Protects Against Chickenpox After Exposure
Vaccination within 5 days prevents or lessens illness in those at risk, study finds

January 22, 2010: Llama Research Aids Defense Against Potential Bioweapon
Antibodies from the animals used to detect botulism neurotoxins, study finds