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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.
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A local infectious disease expert is criticizing a billboard in Syracuse, paid for by an anti-vaccination organization.The billboard, along I-690 West…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This is the time of year health officials recommend families make sure children’s vaccinations are up to date so they can go to school in September. This…
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New rules for school vaccines in New York take effect September 1. The updates impact students entering kindergarten through seventh grade.The major…
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“Public health” is a phrase that can be heard seemingly nonstop whenever there is a health scare or disease outbreak. The current measles outbreak is an…