February 02, 2012: Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC
Though three vaccines showed increases in coverage rates, coverage remains low for essential ones

February 01, 2012: Pediatricians' Group Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys
Immunization schedules for meningitis, flu also updated

January 27, 2012: Tropical Trip OK for Most With Crohn's, Colitis
Symptom-free patients have no greater risk for gastro infections than general public, study finds

January 26, 2012: Study Finds No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Autoimmune Disorders
No risk seen among nearly 190,000 Gardasil recipients in company-funded review

January 25, 2012: Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer
Regular Pap tests, HPV vaccine go a long way in warding off the disease, experts say

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 18, 2012: Vaccine Against Bacterial Meningitis Shows Promise
Disease caused by the B strain can be deadly

January 18, 2012: Flu Season Off to Slow Start, So Far
Relatively few cases reported, experts say, but that doesn't mean a surge can't happen

January 13, 2012: Recent Rotavirus Vaccines Safe, Study Says
Gastrointestinal complications not associated with updated formulations

January 05, 2012: Flu Prevention Critical for Those With Neurologic Conditions, CDC Says
Outbreak at Ohio residential facility resulted in 7 deaths last winter, report says

January 05, 2012: Many Jails Got No Flu Shots During H1N1 Outbreak: CDC
Researchers want small correctional facilities included in vaccine program

January 05, 2012: Many Teen Girls Mistakenly Think HPV Vaccines Cut Risk for All STDs
Doctors should stress limits of protection to patients, researcher says

January 04, 2012: Potential Herpes Vaccine Disappoints Researchers
Only partially effective against one type of virus, ineffective against second type, study found

January 03, 2012: Pneumonia Vaccine Approved for Older People
Prevnar 13 shot sanctioned for people 50 and up

December 09, 2011: Americans Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccine
Too few take advantage of easily available protection against influenza in U.S., experts say

December 07, 2011: Vaccine Might One Day Prevent 'Cruise Ship' Stomach Bug
Experimental vaccine reduced effects of norovirus in small study

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

November 14, 2011: More Teens Getting Vaccines Against HPV, Other Infections: CDC
Still a long way from full coverage, experts note

November 11, 2011: Vaccine Cut Bacterial Strain Linked to Meningitis, Pneumonia
However, other types of bacteria continue to cause disease

November 11, 2011: Flu Hits 90 Million Children Under 5 Each Year
Global tally also includes 20 million kids with flu who develop potentially deadly pneumonia

November 09, 2011: More Evidence That HPV Vaccine Shields Against Cervical Cancer
Coverage against precancerous lesion called 'excellent' in large, multinational study

November 08, 2011: Vaccine to Treat Breast, Ovarian Cancers Shows Promise
Patients with less advanced disease might benefit even more, small study suggests

November 07, 2011: Vitamin D, Interferon Alpha Vaccine Show Promise Against Lupus
Experimental treatments altered immune response in small, preliminary studies

October 31, 2011: Many Parents Skipping Kids' Shots, Putting Other Kids at Risk
In California study, 1 in 5 children at some schools intentionally unvaccinated, raising concerns

October 30, 2011: Prevention Is Key for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Kids
The best way to avoid asthma attacks is to avoid the triggers that cause them, experts say

October 26, 2011: HPV Vaccine Might Help Prevent Anal Cancers: Study
Research in gay and bisexual men suggests it reduces infections, lesions

October 26, 2011: Flu Vaccine Isn't Foolproof
Analysis found it only protected healthy adults 60 percent of the time

October 25, 2011: Obesity May Hinder Flu Shot's Effectiveness
Study found antibody levels dropped more over time among those who weighed more

October 24, 2011: Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Lung Cancer: Study
Combined with chemo, the shot appears to slow progression of non-small cell form of disease

October 20, 2011: Flu Shots for Pregnant Women Also Protect Newborns
New research also suggests that the vaccine does not increase miscarriage risk

October 20, 2011: Unvaccinated Kids Behind Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak in Years: Study
Vaccination and quick public health response are limiting these outbreaks, experts say

October 18, 2011: Promising Malaria Vaccine May Save Children's Lives
Phase 3 study finds it's not perfect, but could still prevent tens of millions of cases a year

October 18, 2011: Breast-Feeding, Vaccinations Lower SIDS Risk, Experts Say
Also in updated guidelines from pediatricians' group: don't use crib 'bumper pads'

October 14, 2011: Get Your Flu Shot Now, CDC Urges
Levels of infection are low at the moment, but that's expected to change, experts say

October 05, 2011: Nursing Homes Not Meeting Flu-Shot Goals, Study Says
Black residents less likely than whites to get vaccination

October 03, 2011: Some U.S. Parents Ignoring Vaccination Guidelines
More than one in 10 opt to skip doses or delay shots, study found

September 28, 2011: Health Tip: Who Needs a Whooping Cough Vaccine?
Here are some guidelines

September 26, 2011: Experts Revise Guidelines for Whooping Cough Vaccination
Recent re-emergence of the illness is behind changes to Tdap shot

September 21, 2011: Vaccine for Childhood Diarrhea Helps Kids, Saves Dollars
Rotavirus inoculation kept thousands of kids out of the hospital, saved millions in costs, study found

September 21, 2011: CDC Urges Americans: Get Your Flu Shot
Supplies are plentiful and the vaccine is a good match for circulating strains, officials say

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: Health Experts Say HPV Vaccine Is Safe
Benefits outweigh risks of getting sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer, doctors say after presidential debate

September 08, 2011: Two Doses of HPV Vaccine May Work as Well as Three
U.S. government researchers find fewer shots offer just as much protection against cervical cancer.

September 06, 2011: More U.S. 'Tweens' Getting Recommended Vaccines
But health experts say there's still room for improvement among 11- and 12-year-olds

September 02, 2011: Two U.S. Children Contract New Strain of Swine Flu
But general public should not be concerned, CDC says