Florida reports 3 new measles cases, including one in Hillsborough
Three new cases of measles have been confirmed in Florida, including one each in Hillsborough and Manatee counties, state data shows.
Jan 27, 2026
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Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein: Hepatitis B Vaccine
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American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule based on previous recommendations
As an alternative to new federal vaccine recommendations, the American Academy of Pediatrics released its own childhood vaccine schedule Monday with the backing of a dozen of the nation's most prominent medical groups and ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Can training your brain boost immune response? Vaccination study highlights power of positive thinking
Training people to activate a part of the brain linked to reward and positive expectations may be associated with an increase in the body's immune response to a vaccine. The findings from a study involving 85 participants, ...
Jan 19, 2026
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'Shared decision-making' for childhood vaccines sounds empowering, but it may mean less access for families
When federal health officials announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that they were taking six out of 17 vaccines off the childhood immunization schedule, they argued that the move would give parents and caregivers more choice.
Jan 12, 2026
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CDC urges 'shared decision-making' on some childhood vaccines; many unclear about what that means
On Jan. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dramatically reduced the number of recommended childhood vaccinations from 17 to 11, citing practices in other wealthy nations, including Denmark, Germany, and ...
Jan 6, 2026
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Pediatrician explains why babies need the hepatitis B vaccine
Hepatitis B is a virus that can damage the liver and lead to lifelong health problems. The hepatitis B vaccine prevents short-term illness (acute hepatitis) and a life-threatening infection called chronic hepatitis B.
Jan 5, 2026
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Amid conflicting vaccine recommendations, Americans are less likely to trust Trump's CDC, study finds
After a year of major shifts in the federal government's policy toward vaccines, Americans are now more likely to trust the American Medical Association than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when the two conflict ...
Jan 5, 2026
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Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple
The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness.
Dec 29, 2025
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HHS cuts funding for American Academy of Pediatrics' programs
The U.S. government has ended several health grants to one of the nation's largest pediatricians' groups, a move the organization says could hurt children and families across the country.
Dec 19, 2025
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Vaccine panel's hepatitis B vote signals further turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
On Dec. 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to end the universal U.S. recommendation for the newborn dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, instead adopting a policy ...
Dec 18, 2025
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