Vaccines are among the greatest achievements in medical science, saving millions of lives every year. They protect individuals and entire communities from infectious diseases such as measles, polio, ...

Herd immunity occurs when enough people become immune to a disease, either through vaccination or previous infection. This can reduce the likelihood of it spreading and increase protection for ...

Vaccines boost the immune system's ability to fight off diseases. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and effectiveness. Widespread vaccination contributes to herd immunity, protecting ...

An infectious disease specialist took the time to explain what herd immunity is, how it works and when it might affect the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Frank Esper works for the Cleveland Clinic Children's ...

We cannot get away with germs, they are present everywhere, whether in our environment, or on our bodies. Whenever a person is vulnerable and comes in contact with germs, they get sick. Meanwhile, a ...

Vaccines are an important part of modern medicine, helping to build up a person's immunity and protect them from illness, ...

As flu season approaches and public health officials roll out their annual push for vaccination, Allen Institute scientists are learning why vaccines can trigger a weaker response in older adults, ...

Midwife Sarah Joy Owen's insights about the whooping cough and RSV vaccines in pregnancy and why she recommends them to all pregnant women.

Eliminating the spread of several infectious illnesses requires achieving strong population immunity. One successful and affordable strategy for boosting population immunity and combating vaccine ...