vaccines
The latest news on vaccines
'German measles' caused serious birth defects in 3 cases in 3 states in 2012, health officials say
38 states reported minimal activity last week, CDC says
Current tracking system needs to take this into account, use other strategies, researchers say
Doctors puzzled by the growing safety concerns, because shot guards against virus that can cause cervical cancer
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study finds
Less than 2 'excess' cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome found per 1 million vaccinations
Vaccine still recommended, although it appears to weaken after fifth dose, study finds
33 states experienced minimal activity last week, CDC says
One cancer can cause problems in less than two years, but recommended screening is now every three years
Insect is endemic throughout the Southeast, researchers note, and can spur severe reaction
