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Feature Article: Do Vaccines Cause Chronic Diseases?
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This article deconstructs three examples of unsubstantiated talking points used in support of the vaccines and chronic diseases argument.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Do People Need a Measles Vaccine Booster During an Outbreak?
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Watch as Dr. Handy describes the effectiveness of the measles vaccine and which three groups might need a booster during outbreaks.
Vaccine News & Notes — May 2024
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Learn about two studies that evaluated COVID-19 vaccine safety. Watch “Pennsylvania: At the forefront in the prevention of infectious diseases” to learn about the major milestones and discoveries that happened in PA.
Just the Vax Trivia Corner
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What virus can live silently in nerves for years after an initial infection, later awakening due to age or a weakened immune system? Find out.
Feature Article: Are mRNA Vaccines a Type of Gene Therapy?
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One of the prevailing misconceptions about COVID-19 mRNA vaccines is that they are a form of gene therapy. So, is this true? The short answer is no, but let’s take a closer look at why.
Dr. Handy’s Corner — MMR and Chickenpox Vaccines: Together or Separate?
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Dr. Lori Handy talks about the differences between the MMR and MMRV vaccines and considerations for parents deciding between these two vaccines for their children.
Vaccine News & Notes — April 2024
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Find updates on measles cases in early 2024 and on COVID-19 and MIS-C. Also, learn about the life and legacy of Paul Alexander who spent 72 years of his life in an iron lung after a polio infection.
Vaccine News & Notes — March 2024
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Learn about VaccineInformation.org’s redesigned website. Watch Dr. Offit's video about outbreaks of measles in early 2024. Check out a new biography by Katalin Karikó, who won a Nobel Prize for her work with mRNA.
Feature Article — Getting Vaccinated as an Adult: What Should I Know?
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Did you know that adults need vaccines, too? Find out what vaccines adults need, where to get them, and how to pay for them.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Do Babies Get the Hepatitis A Vaccine?
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Dr. Handy talks about hepatitis A disease, including why infants receive the hep A vaccine early in life.