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Measles Confirmed In An Unvaccinated Child In Florida

By Dipannita - Jun 24, 2016 11:05 AM EDT

A case of measles in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. According to the health department, more than 100 may have been exposed to the measles virus in the area.

Increased Safety Concerns Due to Augusta Rabies Case

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 28, 2016 11:24 AM EDT

A woman bitten in Augusta by a rabid raccoon sparks nationwide safety concerns as animals in other cities show disease symptoms.

Suicide Bomber Kills at least 15 Outside of Polio Vaccination Center in Pakistan

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 13, 2016 03:15 PM EST

A suicide bomber in Pakistan has killed at least 15 people outside of a polio vaccination center.

Flu Shot 2015: Get Them Before It's Too Late- Flu Season is Officially Here

By Deepthi B - Oct 06, 2015 04:08 PM EDT

Flu outbreaks are expected any time this month in October and its time to remember that prevention is better than cure.

Vaccination Tied To Lower Stroke Risk In Children: Study

By Peter R - Oct 02, 2015 01:45 PM EDT

The study found that the risk of stroke is upped in sick children who have not been vaccinated or received few vaccines.

Mom's Facebook Fury Against Anti-Vaxxers Goes Viral

By R. Siva Kumar - Feb 13, 2015 06:08 PM EST

Jennifer Hibben-White is 'angry as hell' that exposure might lead to her 15-day-old son getting measles, and her social media message is shared widely.

Who's Afraid Of The Big, Bad Measles, And Why

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 23, 2015 08:02 AM EST

Even as Measles, the "eradicated" illness, seems to be spreading since the Disneyland encounters, it is better to get vaccinated, say doctors.

Measles Update: CA Officials Link 26 Cases to Disney Theme Parks

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 13, 2015 10:32 AM EST

Health officials have linked a recent measles outbreak in four states to Disney theme parks in California.

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