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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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COVID-19: BA.2 is now the dominant variant in the U.S. — here's what you need to know
What exactly is the Omicron subvariant BA.2 and how concerned should you be? Experts weigh in.
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Minn. school district extends winter break over staffing issues, Tenn. universities can no longer require masks or COVID-19 vaccinations
One school district gives students and staff a longer winter break, and mandates around masks and vaccinations lift at Tennessee public universities.
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Disagree with your co-parent about getting your young child the COVID vaccine? Here's what experts say.
The decision on whether to vaccinate children has extended to some households, where parents may be at odds on what is best.
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'I'm not anti-vax': Experts explain why people who haven't been inoculated against COVID-19 are clarifying their decisions
"For many people, the term 'anti-vax' has a highly negative connotation and carries substantial stigma in our society," one expert tells Yahoo Life.
Yahoo LifeMillions of kids are behind on routine vaccinations, while those under 12 still can’t get COVID shots: What happens with school, come fall?
Many parents and doctors agree that children should return to in-person learning in the fall. But a recent study shows that the numbers of pediatric vaccinations for routine diseases fell during the pandemic.
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States’ patchwork plans on vaccinating homeless people prompts ‘real concerns’ for experts
According to data from the National Academy for State Health Policy, only 19 states are prioritizing homeless populations for COVID-19 vaccinations — and experts say that’s a problem.
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School Report Card: L.A. schools' reopening plans put officials at odds, Ohio governor may reallocate vaccines meant for teachers
The announcement that L.A. elementary schools can reopen has school officials pushing back, and the Ohio governor says it's "unacceptable" that some school districts may not resume in-person classes come March.
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Why it's significant that Moderna, Pfizer included Black, Latinx participants in COVID-19 vaccine trials
Moderna is being hailed for its efforts to include participants most at risk for COVID-19 in their vaccine trials, including people of color. But experts acknowledge there is more work to be done once the vaccine becomes available.
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CDC says it’s flu vaccine time — here’s what you need to know
Get your tissues ready — flu season is coming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting the flu vaccine by late October.
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Measles Still On The Rise Across 26 U.S. States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 60 new cases in the last week.
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A Polio-Like 'Mystery Illness' Is on the Rise, and Health Officials Are Concerned. Here's What You Should Know About Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Cases have increased since 2014, mostly among children.
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Best-selling novelist's anti-vax post goes viral: 'I do not consent'
“Until you can prove vaccines do not cause DNA mutations, I do not consent,” wrote Jamie McGuire, author of 20 books, in a Facebook post that's been shared more than 26,000 times.
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Washington state bill to ban 'philosophical' vaccine exemptions moves forward
Washington inches closer to banning MMR vaccine exemptions.
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Arizona cancels vaccine education program after anti-vax parents complain: 'Do lawmakers think we're stupid?'
Officials in the state — one of 18 to offer vaccine exemptions based on personal or moral beliefs — had hoped to offer a course informing parents about the risks of not vaccinating.
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Joanna Gaines flooded with anti-vaccination comments after sharing photo of baby Crew at the doctor's office
Some fans urged the "Fixer Upper" star to avoid vaccinating her 2-month-old son after she posted an adorable family photo.
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Even when Kat Von D promotes her eyeliner, she gets slammed for anti-vaccination stance
Tattoo artist, reality-TV star, and makeup entrepreneur Kat Von D took to Instagram on Saturday to show off her aptly named Tattoo Liner, but some used the opportunity to criticize her for her anti-vaccination stance.
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Jeffree Star trolls fellow makeup guru Kat Von D about anti-vaccination comments
After bashing his former friend and other beauty brands in a no-holds-barred YouTube video, Jefree Star poked fun at Kat Von D's remark that she may not vaccinate her baby.
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5 things to know this morning: Anthony Bourdain has died, Pippa Middleton confirms pregnancy, and Kat Von D sparks vaccination debate
Get the latest headlines, including shocking news of Anthony Bourdain's apparent suicide.
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Pregnant Kat Von D just announced that she won't vaccinate her baby — and many fans are horrified
Kat Von D has been slammed for making the "selfish" decision to not vaccinate her child, whom she plans to raise as a vegan.
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Religious discrimination lawsuit claims mandatory flu shot caused woman 'severe emotional distress'
The Department of Justice lawsuit charges that a Wisconsin nursing assistant had a "fear of 'going to hell' because she had disobeyed the Bible by receiving the shot."
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Florida Pediatrician Arrested for Allegedly Giving Partial Vaccine Doses to Hundreds of Children
Florida Pediatrician Arrested for Using Partial Vaccine Doses
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Pro-vaccination T-shirts from new science-themed clothing line draw anti-vaxx fire
A pro-vaccination T-shirt from a science-themed clothing line drew fire recently on social media.
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Anti-vaccine opinions increasing on Twitter — and 5 states are the hot spots
Twitter is a hotspot for anti-vaccine opinions — with tweets on the topic growing, and those from California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania leading the pack, according to the findings of a new study.
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The weird way you can make your flu shot more effective
Getting the flu vaccine when you’re in a positive state of mind may increase its ability to help you fend off the flu, according to a new study.