Vaccine
Viewfinder: Ukraine Grapples With a Measles Outbreak
A woman tends to her daughter, age six, who is about to receive a measles vaccine shot at a health clinic on May 15th, 2019, in Kiev, Ukraine.
Viewfinder: An Ebola Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A nurse working with the World Health Organization shows a bottle containing Ebola vaccine at the town hall of Mbandaka on May 21st, 2018, during the launch of the Ebola vaccination campaign.
Don't Listen to Chris Christie; Vaccinate Your Kids
Vaccinations are typically regarded as the most important public health advancement in history. So why are they going away?
Can We Ever Really Eradicate a Disease?
Experts are debating whether an Ebola vaccine can eradicate the disease in 2015. They’re getting way ahead of themselves.
Why the HIV Vaccine Is Not a Pipe Dream
Despite 30 years of failure on an evolving viral puzzle, there's reason to believe we'll one day live in a world without HIV.
How Social Groups Influence Parents' Decision to Vaccinate
It's not just the family physician offering advice on whether to vaccinate or not. Parents are also turning to friends, family, books, pamphlets, and the Internet for guidance.