An infectious disease specialist took the time to explain what herd immunity is, how it works and when it might affect the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Frank Esper works for the Cleveland Clinic Children's ...

Herd immunity occurs when enough people become immune to a disease, either through vaccination or previous infection. This can reduce the likelihood of it spreading and increase protection for ...

Vaccines boost the immune system's ability to fight off diseases. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and effectiveness. Widespread vaccination contributes to herd immunity, protecting ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- There are huge challenges in the quest for herd immunity with millions of adults in Illinois remaining unvaccinated. The I-Team examined why demand for the vaccines is dropping and ...

A large, long-term study led by an Albert Einstein College of Medicine researcher has found that the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in community settings is highly effective in ...

Experts in vaccines and vaccination — including pediatricians — work together throughout the year to update the Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger. The ...

In a perfect world, vaccines would be a straightforward part of parenting. But in 2026, keeping your kids protected from ...

Vaccinations used to seem simple. Your doctor would tell you which to get, and you’d roll up your sleeve at the office or a nearby pharmacy. Now we’re seeing changing recommendations, and some people ...

The influenza or flu season has just begun, and this viral respiratory infection affects millions of people each year. As the United States prepares for it, it is important to take measures to prevent ...

Yesterday we explored four key myths and why they don’t stand up to scrutiny: ‘Vaccines were never properly tested’ ...

Do your own analysis; you don’t need a degree in science: Read the document and see if you can find any estimates of whether ...