June 11, 2025
Participating in a clinical trial gives you access to new therapies and advances in medicine. But should you sign up?
June 4, 2025
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.
April 29, 2025
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.
March 25, 2025
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.
December 5, 2024
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.
September 9, 2024
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
July 31, 2024
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.
April 22, 2024
In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Sean Cullen discusses what parents should know about vaccination guidance during National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW).
December 7, 2023
Vaccines protect you from getting sick and reduce your risk of hospitalization. Learn which vaccines you should get to protect yourself and your loved ones
October 12, 2023
'Tis the season for respiratory viruses, which tend to cause a fair amount of human misery during the fall and winter months. That’s because people tend to gather indoors when it’s cold outside. Colder temperatures also provide viruses with certain advantages that allow them to survive outside the body in particular environmental conditions.
