A health leader recently declared that his handling of a measles outbreak in west Texas should serve as an example for the world. This bold claim came after he attended the funeral of the third person to die from measles in the area. However, this statement has sparked controversy among health exper
Vaccine hesitancy has been a major hurdle in the fight against COVID-19. This issue is not just about access to vaccines. It's also about people's beliefs and political views. To understand why some counties have lower vaccination rates, researchers looked at various factors. These include things l
The western part of Texas is facing a measles outbreak, with the virus spreading like wildfire. This is not just a local issue; it's a national concern. The US has seen over 250 cases this year alone, stretching from Oklahoma to New York. The epicenter of this outbreak is in western Texas and nei
Vaccine research is suddenly in jeopardy. The government is pulling the plug on several studies. These studies were looking into how to boost vaccine trust and accessibility. This sudden move is happening during a major measles outbreak. This outbreak is largely due to unvaccinated children. The go
Vaccine hesitancy among teens in London's senior high schools is a real thing. To understand this better, a survey was conducted among Year 12-13 students in state schools. The first attempt had a low response rate, so it was repeated with incoming students. The second time around, 93% of the studen
People with HIV from Black backgrounds in the UK have been facing a lot of confusion about COVID-19 vaccines. This confusion has led to a lot of people being hesitant about getting vaccinated. A recent study looked into why this is happening. It found that many people were worried about the vaccine'
People living with HIV face a unique challenge when it comes to infectious diseases. Mpox is one of them. A recent study dug deep into how many people living with HIV are willing to get the Mpox vaccine and why some might hesitate. The study looked at lots of different research to figure out the f
In the heart of West Texas, a measles outbreak has been spreading since late January. This is not a small issue. It is the first measles death in the United States in a decade. The person in charge of handling this crisis, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , has raised some eyebrows with his approach.
Once a shining example, Tennessee's high childhood vaccination rates are now slipping. Parents like Jen Fisher in Franklin, Tennessee, are feeling the heat. Her 12-year-old son, Raleigh, has a weak immune system due to a congenital heart condition. Vaccines are his best protection against serious il
HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, affects over 80% of Americans by age 45. Though vaccines are available, many in Tennessee don't get vaccinated. Recently, the ACIP expanded HPV vaccine recommendations to include adults aged 27-45. This study aimed to understand why Tennesseans in this a
