Measles is highly infectious. The trademark rash begins at the hairline and progresses downward. It can cause brain swelling and even death. Before widespread vaccination against this disease in the U.S., starting in the 1970s, 3-4 million Americans would get it each year. In 2000, measles ...
"Any policy short of requiring vaccination is going to be much less effective than blanket vaccination," Neuman said. There’s also an imperative for the team owners and leagues: They have a lot of equity invested in the health of their players. "If I were a team owner, I would protect...
Much of his giving has been towards The Bill and Melina Gates Foundation. The foundation is known for its anti-poverty and health initiatives, like malaria prevention and polio vaccination. It also helps a range of other causes, such as fighting hunger and extreme poverty and enhancing education...
Pharmacy’s entry into vaccination services not only provided more convenient access for patients, but also importantly increased vaccinations for patients who do not have a physician and who otherwise would not become vaccinated. As technician-administered vaccinations increase, we expect the pharmacy t...
Not only does a push for a chickenpox vaccine protect a child and his or her classmates, it can also protect grandparents who may not have had chickenpox. Protecting the elderly is also the idea behind another vaccination that many of us line up for each winter: the flu shot. Between 12...
Not only does a push for a chickenpox vaccine protect a child and his or her classmates, it can also protect grandparents who may not have had chickenpox. Protecting the elderly is also the idea behind another vaccination that many of us line up for each winter: the flu shot. Between 12...