Vaccination
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Vaccine exemption rates are rising among U.S. kindergartners. Here’s why some parents request them for medical reasons.
Why are vaccine exemption rates rising and which shots do parents seek exemptions from most often? Experts explain.
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HPV vaccination rates have been climbing for a decade. In 2022, they stalled, the CDC reports.
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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More than 1 in 6 toddlers don't complete early childhood vaccine series. Here's why.
A new study finds that one in six toddlers started the recommended vaccination series but didn't complete it, leaving them vulnerable to a host of serious illnesses.
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Chickenpox is 'incredibly contagious' and not 'trivial,' say experts. Here's what parents need to know.
Chickenpox is "incredibly contagious" and is particularly serious in babies, adults and people with weakened immune systems.
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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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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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