Vaccine-preventable diseases

A nurse wears a white face mask as she holds a syringe in her hand

Samoa’s measles epidemic is part of a global, unprecedented resurgence of cases

December 6, 2019Health & Medicine

Measles cases worldwide are surging at a record rate. “It’s tragic. Every single measles case is entirely preventable,” said Katrina Kretsinger, a measles specialist with the World Health Organization.

A newly designed vaccine may help stamp out remaining polio cases worldwide

September 13, 2019Health & Medicine

Measles: Should vaccinations be compulsory?

April 10, 2019Health & Medicine

a baby with blonde hair and a white dress receives a vaccination in the left thigh

‘Vaccine hesitancy’ is on the WHO’s list of 10 threats to global health in 2019

January 21, 2019Health & Medicine

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