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 ...

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, ...

Delaying or missing childhood vaccines can leave children exposed to serious, preventable diseases. Dr Sandeep R, Consultant ...

Reuters has seen misleading posts suggesting immunisation does not protect people against COVID-19 and that so-called vaccine passports serve an ulterior agenda. However, jabs are effective, and the ...

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