Suboptimum vaccination rates cast doubt on ability to eliminate disease by 2010
But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop
Survey finds overpayments to some countries where data doesn't match WHO reports
The finding could greatly expand the supply of the seasonal vaccine, experts say
Mosquito-borne disease kills nearly 1 million people, mostly African children, every year
Getting seasonal vaccine reduced illness rates, missed classes, study shows
Some people infected with the AIDS-causing virus don't get sick
They plunged 74% from 2000 to 2007, report shows
Reactions such as hives called 'idiosyncratic,' study finds
The lesson from 2 failed trials: The science must be more vigorous, experts say
The shot protects against infection that can cause meningitis, pneumonia in young children
Researchers say lessons learned might one day lead to vaccine that works
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%
Those with asthma, other conditions have vaccination rates far below goals, study finds
Giving shot 2 weeks earlier reduces the time babies are unprotected by 25%, study says
Study may lead to better diagnosis and monitoring for head/neck cancers
Heightened immune activity seen in people 65 and older, study says
While not possible to protect all, studies show shots cut deaths, hospital visits
Vaccinating those in closest contact with newborns provides 'cocooning effect'
CDC found no heightened risk of blood clots, other conditions with Gardasil
CDC now recommends shots for those aged 6 months to 19
It's a good start for new vaccine, CDC says
Advance shots protect those most exposed in possible pandemic, researchers suggest
Early study finds it appears to sustain insulin production in the newly diagnosed.
50% reduction in risk seen 2 years later in Canadian study
Study finds it didn't keep them from hospitals, doctors' offices
Not getting preventive care biggest reason for immunization shortfall, study finds
Researchers suggest needles used on kids are sometimes too long
3 vaccinations just as effective as current 6 in forming antibodies, study finds
Majority of children vaccinated against hepatitis B not at risk for the condition, study says
New ragweed regimens would be more convenient and effective, researchers say
And officials are urging more Americans than ever before to get a shot this season
U.S. health officials will mull new findings at vaccine meeting
In animal studies, it eliminated aggressive growths
More than 77% are fully inoculated, federal officials say
Experts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks
Parent advocate disagrees, noting that only one potential mechanism was studied
But the overall risk for these events is still extremely low, experts note
While the shots still save young lives, advances look to protect older folks, too
Canadian study found benefit to be statistically insignificant
Parents' philosophical, religious fear of vaccination leading to increase, CDC report says
But authors admit the data is sketchy and the shot proves more expensive for older women
Finding could lead to new strategies for fighting future pandemics, researchers say
Immunity can fade after first injection, so second shot now recommended
The hope is they will be a better match than last year's shots
Patients with recurrent or metastatic disease had better-than-normal survival, study finds
Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.
Antihistamines, immune therapy among ideas that could lead to new treatments, experts say
Tumor-altering shot, already in trials, lengthens survival, study finds
But early-stage patients may benefit from further study of vitespen, researchers say