vaccinations

The Sinopharm vaccine, developed by a Chinese pharmaceutical company, has already been approved for emergency use in a few countries.

A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.

Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates are being tested now. But why does it take 30,000 volunteers to know if one is safe and effective? And what does it mean to say a vaccine candidate is working?

Telemedicine has its limits. And postponing shots could lead to a resurgence of diseases like measles. Doctors are taking steps to make their offices safe for kids who need to come in.

A local infectious disease expert is criticizing a billboard in Syracuse, paid for by an anti-vaccination organization.The billboard, along I-690 West…

Most schools in New York should be done making sure students comply with new state laws regarding vaccinations. Children in school now, who had religious…

The state Assembly narrowly approved a measure to remove the religious exemption for vaccinations in the wake of a severe measles outbreak that began in…

As the current fatal flu season winds down, how to handle the next is on many public health officials’ minds.Pediatrician Dr. Howard Markel is a social…

The flu vaccine primes your body's immune system, so it's prepared to fight influenza. Getting vaccinated doesn't guarantee that you won't get the flu…

Laws governing abortion in America have changed over time, from no laws in Colonial days -- when it was considered a medical issue -- to the various state…