New research tracks the spread of HIV from Africa to America
If your kids missed back-to-school crush, they can still get the lifesaving vaccine, experts say
FluMist should help kids intimidated by needles, experts say
It cut African infants' infection risk by 65%, researchers say
Report finds youngsters worse off than adults; biggest gaps found in preventive care
It cuts rates of hospitalizations and deaths, study finds
New technologies are giving patients reason for hope, experts say
That should ensure adequate supply for coming influenza season, officials say
CDC study finds no clear association between thimerosal, mental woes
Most trials don't even include people over 70, researchers note
Vaccine supplies are plentiful this year, but inoculation rates are low, officials say
Vaccinating half of kids under 5 would prevent 650,000 hospital visits, U.S. study finds
'Working poor' families at risk of disease outbreaks, experts warn
Though not ready for humans, it offered immunity for at least 6 months
But most younger children are getting their needed shots, federal surveys find
In mouse study, it prevented buildup of dangerous tau protein
Researchers say more people could be protected in possible pandemic
They include shots for measles, mumps, rubella, polio and chicken pox, among others
Study bolsters recommendation that shot be given before onset of sexual activity
It could lead to individualized treatments for other autoimmune diseases, researchers say
Dangerous co-infection with drug-resistant staph is on the rise, CDC says
Plans may not cover a particular shot or its administration, study finds
It explains what shots are needed for 11- and 12-year-olds
In early trial, doses of the shot delayed recurrence
A few expert tips can help bring peace of mind
New guideline includes children from 11 through 18 years of age
Findings apply to the smallpox shot, and perhaps other vaccines, too
They should be high on the list for any effective vaccine, experts say
The potentially lethal disease can strike youngsters, experts warn
Findings back theory that neonatal system can respond to environmental exposures
Spread of the virus linked to cervical cancer can harm them, too
Researchers found cervical cancer vaccine reduced risk of lesions by 49%
And another trial pinpoints HPV as prime cause of throat cancer
This could greatly benefit children in developing world, researchers say
Vaccine is still effective, but may need to include new strains, study finds
It spurred immune system to kill tumors in mice, researchers say
Shots for pancreas, head-and-neck and cervical tumors appear effective, studies find
Called an 'interim' measure, it was effective about half the time in trials
Better funding could help defeat the virus, which infects 1 in 5 Americans
Research with mice could one day offer alternative to today's risky vaccine
Early trial finds the approach produced safe and effective inoculations, study says
Martial arts exercises made resistance comparable to standard vaccine for the virus, study says
Unexpected benefit makes the shot more valuable, experts say
Study finds rates of repeated ear infections
Studies show it extends life of patients with metastatic disease by several months
Protection fades after first immunization, study shows
The virus is typically found in undeveloped countries with poor sanitation
CDC numbers reinforce need for early vaccination against HPV, experts say
While it has limited effectiveness, it's better than nothing, FDA told
It's a viral 'site of vulnerability' that doesn't mutate, scientists say