In terms of overall herd immunity, the impacts at this stage may be relatively small. But measles immunity gaps are much ...

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Florida's surgeon general says he'll work to do away with school vaccine requirements, a scenario that experts say is possible in Arizona but unlikely to happen before 2027. "I think it can happen ...

President Trump has turned Make America Healthy Again into one of his administration’s signature promises. As is so often the ...

In an unprecedented move since all 50 states adopted mandates in 1980, Florida officials have announced plans to repeal vaccine requirements for children attending public schools. The announcement was ...

Florida officials announced plans to end all state vaccine requirements, including those for school attendance. The move has been strongly opposed by major medical groups, who warn of increased risks ...

As Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intensifies his drive to reverse decades of vaccine policy, the medical profession joins a growing list of fields and institutions facing ...

When it comes to health, West Virginia is used to being on the wrong end of the numbers. But on childhood vaccination rates, it’s a standout. During the 2023-24 school year, more than 98% of ...

Vaccine policy in the United States is diverging sharply as states either pull back from federal guidance or move to reinforce their own. Western states form coalition against CDC guidelines On ...

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A nationwide analysis conducted by NBC News’ Health and Medical Unit, in collaboration with Stanford University researchers, reveals a troubling trend: since 2019, 77% of counties and jurisdictions ...

HOUSTON – Almost three percent of families in our area have made a clear choice: no more vaccines for their children. SEE ALSO: One month into school year, vaccine compliance is unclear in many ...