MMR Vaccine May Protect Against COVID-19
An investigation by the World Organization suggests that MMR vaccines may help protect adults over 50 from COVID-19.
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HHS Proposes Ending Payouts for Vaccine Shoulder Injury Lawsuits
After a recent surge in payouts to people who suffered shoulder injuries from vaccines, regulators are quietly proposing ending compensation for these injuries.
Vaccine Court Paid $73 Million to 256 Victims in Past Year
There were 256 people with vaccine injuries who received financial awards from the VICP, for a total payout of $73.3 million — or an average payment of $286,000 each.
This Year’s Flu Shot Not a Good Match for Children
Out of 92 children who died of the flu this season, 62 of them were infected with the influenza B/Victoria strain, which is not included in the 2019-2020 flu shot.
Type B Flu is Making the 2020 Flu Season Especially Severe
Flu season in the U.S. is already shaping up to be especially severe. flu
24 Children Dead in Measles Outbreak in U.S. Territory of Samoa
The U.S. territory of Samoa is in the midst of a severe measles epidemic that has killed 24 children and one adult.
CDC Reports 1,249 Measles Cases in 2019
The CDC reported 1,249 cases of measles in the U.S. so far this year. Most of those illnesses were due to multiple outbreaks in New York.
This Year’s Flu Shot May Not Match H3N2 Viruses
Experts are concerned because this year's flu vaccine may not match the strains of influenza that dominate the North American flu season.
California Governor Signs Bills Restricting Vaccine Exemptions
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills that make it harder for parents to get medical exemptions for vaccines before their child can go to public or private school.
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Measles Outbreaks Infect 1,200 People in U.S. This Year
Over 1,200 people have been infected with the measles this year, according to the CDC.