The COVID-19 pandemic made it clear that vaccines are key to stopping the virus. However, getting people to take the vaccine was not easy. Some groups were more hesitant than others. A large study looked into why some people chose to get vaccinated while others did not. The study surveyed over 5
The way people react to vaccines can be quite different. This is due to a mix of genes and outside factors. Let's dive into what we know about how genes play a role in how well vaccines work and any bad reactions that might happen. First off, let's talk about the COVID-19 vaccines. The pandemic gav
The New Jersey Department of Health has a message for concertgoers. Measles was spotted at Shakira's recent show at MetLife Stadium. This news comes as a reminder that measles is still a threat, even in places where vaccination rates are typically high. The health department issued a warning for
The Food and Drug Administration is gearing up for significant changes in how Covid vaccines are distributed and who can receive them this fall. The FDA is pushing for new clinical trials that include placebo groups. This means some participants will receive the actual vaccine, while others get a h
The Food and Drug Administration has finally given the green light to Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine. However, there's a twist. This vaccine is not for everyone. It's mainly for adults aged 65 and up, or those between 12 and 64 with health issues that make COVID-19 more dangerous. This is quite differen
There is a measles alert in Washington State. A traveler from Canada, whose vaccination status is unknown, visited several public spots in the state. This person was contagious with measles. The visits happened between April 30 and May 3. The traveler went to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and
Dar es Salaam, the bustling city in Tanzania, faced a unique challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) had high hopes for vaccines as a key tool to fight the virus. Yet, the rollout didn't go as planned. The number of people getting vaccinated was much lower than ex
In Tanzania, the role of religion in shaping people's health decisions is a topic that has sparked interest. It is clear that religious beliefs and practices have a significant impact on how people approach their health. However, the specific ways in which these beliefs influenced attitudes toward
Two new measles cases have popped up in Cass County. This news comes from the North Dakota Health and Human Services. These cases bring the state's total to 11 for the year 2025. The infected individuals had not received the measles vaccine. They caught the disease while traveling abroad. One of the
The U. S. is currently facing a significant measles outbreak, with over 1, 000 cases reported. This is the second time in 30 years that the country has seen such high numbers. The outbreak started in western Texas and has since spread to 31 states. Texas has the highest number of cases, with 709 rep
