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The U.S. is experiencing an outbreak of measles and is on track to have the most whooping cough cases since 1948; these ...

Vaxcyte's new pneumococcal vaccine may only have phase 1/2 results behind it, but analysts are already predicting it could be a major competitor to rival shots from Pfizer and MSD. Just-reported ...

Just a month after getting approval for its new pneumococcal vaccine Vaxneuvance in adults, Merck & Co has reported positive trial results in children that will ramp up the pressure on Pfizer and ...

Vaccinations are key amid recent measles outbreaks in the U.S., including Michigan. Here's a look at what to know.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week made his strongest endorsement yet of the measles vaccine amid an ongoing outbreak that has killed three and infected more than ...

An all-encompassing guide to understanding vaccines. Vaccines aren't just for kids; adults also need them to guard against serious diseases. Discover the essential vaccine schedule to stay healthy.

PNEUMOVAX 23 contains a mixture of inactive parts from 23 of the most common types of pneumococcal bacteria. PNEUMOVAX 23 is a vaccine given to help prevent infections caused by certain types of ...

The MMR vaccine is very safe and extremely effective at preventing measles infections and is often available at no cost. However, $2 billion slated for immunization programs for various diseases ...

Apr. 8, 2025 — Scientists have pioneered an influenza virus vector-based nasal spray vaccine platform and developed a nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine. During the early COVID-19 pandemic ...

Adults 19 and older with sickle cell disease who have not received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) should receive a single dose of either Vaxneuvance (PCV15), Prevnar 20 (PCV20), or Capvaxive ...