Articles
How Social Networks Influence Parents’ Decision to Vaccinate
A small group of parent advocates is mobilizing "gentle propaganda" against vaccine naysayers
Multiple Vaccinations on Same Day Does Not Raise Autism Risk
Infants now receive dozens of shots at a time, but the latest study says that does not increase their risk of developing autism. About one-third of parents...
Self-Sabotage: Why Cancer Vaccines Don’t Work
A vaccine that thwarts cancer cells has so far proven to be better in theory than in practice, and researchers may finally understand why. The possibility of...
In Global Push for Vaccination, Moms Give Kids a Shot@Life
To promote the need for immunizations, public health groups turn to mothers.
Experts Argue to Keep Thimerosal in Some Vaccines
The mercury component was removed from most childhood vaccines but doctors say an international ban would put more youngsters at risk of infectious diseases.
Photo Essays
The Global Reach of the Gates Foundation
As Bill and Melinda pledge $10 billion over the next decade for vaccines in the developing world, we take a look at what the world's largest foundation does with...
