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Infografia: Esto es lo que sabemos: ¿Es un estudio clínico adecuado para mí?

Participar en un estudio clínico le da acceso a nuevas terapias y avances en medicina. Pero, ¿debería inscribirse?

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Infografia: Esto es lo que sabemos: Sarampión y vacunas

El sarampión se eliminó en Estados Unidos en el año 2000, pero sigue siendo un problema de salud. A continuación, un análisis de la situación actual y el papel fundamental de la vacunación.

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Infographic: Here's What We Know – Is a Clinical Trial Right For Me?

Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new therapies and advances in medicine. But should you sign up?

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Here’s What We Know: How Vaccines Are Made

The very first vaccine was created at the tail end of the 18th century by Dr. Edward Jenner, an English physician and scientist, to protect against smallpox. He injected his patients with the cowpox virus, a related but far milder infection. And, lo and behold, it worked.

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Infographic: Here’s What We Know – Measles and Vaccines

Measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000, but it remains a health concern. Here’s a look at the current situation and the critical role of vaccination.

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The Recent Measles Outbreak: A Worrisome Development

A current measles outbreak in the U.S., primarily affecting West Texas and New Mexico, has reminded us of this risk, with roughly 800 cases reported and two tragic deaths. Infections have continued to emerge in more than 20 other states, including Ohio, Vermont, and New Jersey, primarily among unvaccinated individuals. Keep reading for the latest vaccine guidance from the New York State and New York City Health Departments.

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Have You Gotten Your Flu Vaccine? It’s Not Too Late

December has arrived, and we have good news if you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet. It’s not too late! Make good health a priority.

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COVID-19 Is Still with Us, but Updated Vaccines Will Help to Prevent Serious Illness This Fall

On August 22, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the recently updated mRNA vaccines for adults and children 12 and older and granted emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 11 years. The updated vaccines include a component that targets the currently circulating variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The FDA’s announcement comes just in time for fall, when respiratory viruses tend to cause greater numbers of infections than they do during the warmer... Read More

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A Shot of Good Health: Why Kids Need Vaccines

When it comes to keeping kids healthy and well, vaccines play a starring role. Get the facts about which ones kids need and why they need them.

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Podcast: National Infant Immunization Week

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Sean Cullen discusses what parents should know about vaccination guidance during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).