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Alabama, which has long had some of the highest cervical cancer mortality rates in the country, is the first state to launch a program to eliminate the disease.
Infections in US animals rise to 6 amid increasing concerns of further spread.
The percentage of US adults who said they can rely on CDC advice dropped to 50%—from 77% a year ago.
Sampling of homes with sewage backups found enterococci bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains, in 46% of dwellings.
An economic analysis credits the WHO’s Expanded Programme on Immunization with saving 154 million lives and slashing infant deaths 40%.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) now causes more head and neck cancers than cervical cancers.
Suspected deaths in the ongoing Ebola outbreak now top 100.
Babies may miss rotavirus vaccination for several reasons, but age requirements can cause premature babies to miss their chance.
A review finds the high-dose shot reduces flu-related hospitalizations 39% better than the standard-dose version.
At least 515 cases have come from the DR Congo’s Ituri province.
Skipping the commute may save time but could have social and psychological costs.
Erica Stum was a mother, a teacher, and a cervical cancer advocate. An HPV vaccine could have saved her life.
In total, 40% of American Indian and Alaska Natives said they had persistent symptoms, relative to 30% of their non-native peers.
Almost 60 people have been sickened since May.
The second case of New World screwworm in Texas was found just 5 miles from the first.
The head of the WHO said the only way to defeat the outbreak is through partnership with the affected countries in “one coordinated effort.”
Also, a new report describes an outbreak at a daycare center and the rapid public health response to it.
Study finds that when moms get vaccinated for respiratory syncytial virus while pregnant, RSV hospitalizations for babies decrease by 70%.
The report takes a closer look at hospital cases during one of the largest US measles outbreak in years.
A new study finds that people experience symptoms months after travel-related vector-borne infections, but they eventually resolve.
