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COVID vaccination rates are low in pregnant people. Experts say misinformation is partly to blame.
Experts say that pregnant people are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, which can lead to vaccine hesitancy.
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HPV vaccine linked to dramatic drop in cervical cancer deaths, so why are vaccination rates low?
Despite evidence that the HPV vaccine is safe, effective and can help prevent cancer, HPV vaccination rates in the U.S. remain “suboptimal,” say experts.
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Vaccination rates for kindergarten students are falling. Here’s why doctors say that’s 'really bad news.'
Childhood vaccination rates dropped for the third year in a row, according to a new CDC report. Here's why doctors says it's concerning.
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How to protect yourself and your family from COVID this winter
With a possible COVID surge on the horizon, here's how to stay safe, according to experts.
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What parents need to know about Omicron-specific COVID boosters for children 6 months and older
Children as young as 6 months old are now eligible to get the updated Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine.
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COVID and the holidays: Do we still need to worry about gathering with family and friends?
Is it OK to go back to celebrating the holidays as usual? Here's what experts say.
Yahoo LifeSarah Michelle Gellar doesn't allow her kids to post on social media: 'Our rules are probably stricter than most'
The "Do Revenge" star discusses being a strict parent and the things she does to keep her two kids healthy.
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Who should get the Omicron booster? Here's what experts say.
Who's eligible for the new Omicron booster? And do we really need one? Here's what you need to know.
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COVID vaccines in children under 5: Pediatricians answer parents' most common questions
Many parents have questions about COVID vaccines in children under 5 — from timing to side effects to efficacy. Here's what pediatricians have to say.
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'No vaccine, no entry': How COVID-19 shots are causing social conflicts
Whether or not someone is vaccinated is sparking "strain" among some friends and family members.
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Mom's mixed feelings over end of pandemic 'pod': 'I'm in the middle of the most wrenching breakup'
"Unlike the stories of parents who blew six-figures hiring private tutors, my pod came together organically — and, critically, cost nothing," wrote one mom. But now it's about to disband, leaving her with a complicated mix of emotions.
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CDC mask guidance relies on the honor system. Will people do the right thing?
The CDC says vaccinated people don't need to wear masks — and trusts that unvaccinated people won't lie about their health.
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School Report Card: Entire school board resigns over hot mic incident, L.A. parents host Zoom blackout over slow reopening
An entire Calif. school board resigned after harsh comments about parents were caught on a Zoom call, and a Washington state school tests out instrument pods. Here's what's unfolding this week in the education world.
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Here's how the COVID-19 vaccines will be tracked and distributed, expert says
Americans will receive vaccine record cards and text message reminders to keep track of their COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what else you need to know.
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Experts caution against getting overexcited about COVID-19 vaccine, treatment news
“There are no magic wands or bullets here,” one expert tells Yahoo Life. “COVID-19 is not going away.”
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Jessica Biel says she is 'not against vaccinations' following backlash
The actress sparked backlash after she lobbied against a bill which would limit medical exemptions for vaccinations.
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These photos of a 5-month-old with measles are upsetting a lot of people
Measles, which was declared eradicated in 2000, is on a horrifying upswing across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control confirmed 704 measles cases since the start of 2019, the highest number since 1994, and the agency is urging parents to have their children vaccinated, and for those traveling abroad to make sure they are immunized. Sadly, a 5-month girl confirmed as Alabama’s first case of the measles, was too young to receive the vaccine.
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Mom takes school district to court for kicking out unvaccinated daughters
New York state mom Marina Williams says she's not part of the anti-vaccination movement, but seeks a religious exemption instead.
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Amid measles outbreak, hundreds rally to preserve right not to vaccinate children
While a measles outbreak continues to spread across Washington state, hundreds of anti-vaxxers rally to preserve their right to not vaccinate their children.
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'Teen Mom 2' star Kailyn Lowry responds to haters after revealing she did not vaccinate her son
Kailyn Lowry is fighting back against haters who are criticizing her for not vaccinating her youngest son.
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Anti-vaxxers aren't laughing at Golden Globes' flu shot bit: 'Keep your poison'
Critics of vaccinations followed Andy Samberg's instructions and put napkins on their heads.
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Mumps is making a comeback — here's what you need to know
In 2016, the U.S. experienced more than 6,000 cases of the highly contagious viral disease — more mumps cases than the country had seen annually in 10 years.
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American Horror Story's Chloë Sevigny Has Some Misguided Opinions About Vaccines
The actress shared some thoughts about vaccines that are way off the mark. In an interview with New York magazine about her performance this season on Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, she compares her character’s storyline (involving vampires and viruses) to the contemporary problems plaguing our culture what with fears of vaccines and “the autism.” In her own words: “But viruses and vaccines, that’s such a big thing. Related: Meet the 4 Types of People Who Don’t Vaccinate Here’s the thing – when it comes to vaccines, there actually aren’t many unknowns. It has been widely, scientifically proven that there is no correlation between the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine and autism spectrum disorders.
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Meet the 4 Types of People Who Don’t Vaccinate
Convenience: This group finds the vaccination process inconvenient in terms of time, affordability, willingness to pay, and proximity to a place that offers vaccinations. This group typically is strongly against vaccination and may be affiliated with the antivaccination movement. Calculation: This group doesn’t have a strong preexisting attitude toward vaccination and extensively researches the pros and cons of the practice.