Vaccine

Study: Childhood Vaccines Are Safe

The Institute of Medicine, or IOM, has looked at the safety of childhood vaccines and a panel of experts reviewed their findings.

2013/03/15

New Strain Of Whooping Cough Resistant Of Current Vaccine

This year is the worst year for pertussis, or whooping cough, in over 60 years and researchers say there is a new strain of the bacteria popping up in the United States that may be resistant to the current vaccine that’s been around for almost two decades.

2013/02/09

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HEALTH: Flu Vaccine Clinics Expand Throughout Our Area

The flu emergency continues to grow across the country and in our area. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has an update.

2013/01/14

(A woman gets a flu shot at a Philadelphia health clinic. File photo by Hadas Kuznits)

Chester County To Host Flu Vaccine Clinic On Monday, Jan. 14

If you live in Chester County and haven’t received a flu shot, now is your chance.

2013/01/11

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April Deadline For Pa. Students’ Immunizations Fast Approaching

New immunization laws went into effect last August and the deadline for Pennsylvania children to receive these vaccines is April 30th.

2012/02/20

Thomas Jefferson University Researcher Awarded $4.8 Million To Study New Rabies Vaccine

Dr. Craig Hooper, Director of the Center for Neurovirology at Thomas Jefferson University, is working on a man-made rabies virus that can enter the central nervous system and literally push the virus out of the brain.

2011/08/14

Most people get vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella all at once.

Infants, Those Not Vaccinated Are At Highest Risk For Measles

This is not anything that should cause a panic. What we’re really trying to do is raise awareness that measles is out there and that it’s a concern. So, if you start to develop symptoms, then you have to recognize those symptoms and make sure you get checked out by your doctor.

2011/07/27

PSPCA Works Towards Lower Costs For Vaccinations Of Pets

Vaccines can prevent most common infectious diseases in pets, but the cost can keep dog and cat owners from getting all the necessary shots. Throughout May and into June, the Pennsylvania SPCA is trying to change that.

2011/05/01