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Vaccination rates in the Philippines have decreased recently due to the controversy surrounding the vaccine Dengvaxia, which is a vaccine created by Sanofi-Pasteur to combat dengue fever. Over the course of 2016-2017, about 800,000 children received the vaccine in the…
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NBC News: This season’s flu has killed a few dozen children and thousands of adults, making the flu very relevant in the news. The message across the board has been and still is that everyone who can should get vaccinated. Recently there’s been higher demand than usual for the flu shot due to the…
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This CNBC News video describes this flu season as possibly one of the worst in history. This year’s main flu strain is known as the H3N2 virus, and it is widespread now in 46 states. Watch the video here.
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According to an NBC news video, flu cases are double what they were last year at this time. The CDC released a statement claiming seven states already have widespread flu activity. People are encouraged to get flu shots now, because it takes two weeks for it to become effective. Click here to…
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As October 7, the CDC has received reports of 4,667 total mumps infections in 47 states and the District of Columbia for the year. The MMR vaccine is 88% effective when two doses have been given. In people who receive just one shot, the vaccine is less effective. The effectiveness of the vaccine…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting vaccinated to stop the spread of measles. Not getting vaccinated by choice puts those who are biologically unable to get vaccinated at high risk. Watch here to learn more.
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