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vaccination

Bye-bye flu shot, hello patch?

Early results appear promising for dissolvable microneedle vaccine.

Flu season starting to peak

A severe strain of the virus is circulating, and it's not too late to get vaccinated.

CDC: Polio nearly vanquished

The world has almost rid itself of this terrible disease—but almost is not good enough, health leaders say.

Get primed for back-to-school germ warfare

Follow these handy tips to help kids parry pathogens.

Protect yourself from colds and flu

FDA offers prevention tips, and backs flu vaccination.

Prevent human papilloma virus—get vaccinated

Parents need to know the vaccine is safe, effective and needed for today's youth.

Open ears, open minds

Policymakers won’t know until next year if a new immunization waiver rule wins over anti-vaccination parents.

To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate? That shouldn’t be the question

People of all ages can protect their health with timely vaccination.

‘V’ is for vaccine. And victory.

Recent poll shows more Americans give vaccines a thumbs up, but younger generations still resist the facts.

Parents request delay of kids’ vaccines

Doctors often yield to parent wishes, despite believing it puts children at risk.

Vacations, viruses and vaccines, oh my!

As the Disneyland measles outbreak continues to spread, should Michiganders be concerned?

Advisers endorse HPV test for cervical cancer checks

Two groups call it an effective alternative to the Pap test, but another group disagrees.