Worried about measles? The CDC recommends children receive two doses of the vaccine. Here's what you should know about the vaccine and where to get it.

This change comes amid plans for a fully online process recommended by the St. Clair Advisory Board of Health, according to ...

If you get sick or injured and need hospital care, which can cost thousands of dollars, would you be able to afford it? For many seniors on Medicare, it may be a challenge, according to a recent study ...

Rattled by the C.D.C.’s actions and the spread of measles, some parents are scrambling to figure out how to best protect their children. By Maggie Astor A father in North Carolina is delaying taking ...

Although some people were initially hesitant to be vaccinated against COVID-19 during the pandemic, many did eventually go on to get at least one dose, according to a study of more than one million ...

The U.S. cut the number of vaccines it recommends for every child, a move that leading medical groups warn could weaken protections against several serious diseases. The change took effect immediately ...

For parents of young children, visits to the pediatrician could involve new challenges and confusion now that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drastically overhauled its recommended ...

Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, on Tuesday called the seasonal flu vaccine “controversial of late” and advised various Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) ...

Flu season, when influenza and other common respiratory illnesses spread further, has arrived – which means if you haven't received one already, it may be time for your flu vaccine. While vaccine ...

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Every senior on Medicare should be intimately familiar with IRMAA — the initials that stand for Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. It’s the amount by which your Medicare Part B and Part D ...

Your child needs vaccines to protect them from serious illnesses. Researchers and experts develop and maintain a vaccine schedule to ensure children have all recommended vaccines at the appropriate ...