Vaccines

Measles outbreaks continue to occur in the United States particularly in communities with high percentages of people who are not vaccinated because of religious and philosophical beliefs.

Young children who miss some of their whooping cough shots, or receive the shots late, are at increased risk of catching the disease, a new study suggests.

A good strategy for developing a universal flu vaccine may be to try to mimic the body's natural immune response to a pandemic flu virus, a new study suggests.

Despite growing evidence that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is effective at preventing HPV infections, just one-third of teen girls complete the vaccination series, a new study finds.

Health officials decided not to add an extra dose of whooping cough vaccine to the vaccination schedule for teens and adults at this time.

Seasonal flu shots have a substantial health benefit.

Most adults don't know when they were last vaccinated against whooping cough.

Experts are optimistic a way to stop the spread of AIDS will be found.

It's time for a flu shot. Here's what you should know about getting this year's flu vaccine.

Researchers propose a new therapy for HIV that transmits along with the virus.

A U.S. solider died of rabies in 2011, and CDC researchers say his death highlights the need for awareness of rabies risk while overseas, and prompt vaccination if a possible exposure occurs.

A vaccine injury case now before the Supreme Court could drastically change how patients sue vaccine manufacturers in this country.

The whooping cough vaccine is safe for adults older than 65.

The business could have made $43 million a year from autism diagnosis kits.

Babies are most vulnerable to pertussis during the earliest part of their life.