In 2014-15, most SLO County districts hovered between 80-90% fully vaccinated kindergartners, according to data from the health department. This data was gathered before California tightened its laws ...

Whooping cough is spread through respiratory droplets from an infected person and is mitigated by vaccination, which was first introduced in the 1940s. The modern DTaP vaccine aids in protection ...

After a dip in diagnoses in recent years, cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, have seen a national spike. Two babies in Louisiana died of pertussis in the past six months, said CNN, ...

In Recognition of Adolescent Immunization Action Week  The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County  Health) is joining the California Department of Public Health in recognizing April 7-11, ...

With the arrival of spring, Van Orman said USC is “out of the flu season.” Influenza and other respiratory viruses cases are ...

Exploring the history of lifesaving infectious disease immunizations and how the Vaccines for Children Program has saved millions of lives.

ShareLagos State recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, as health authorities intensify ...

Lagos State is on high alert following a diphtheria outbreak that has resulted in 10 confirmed cases between January 1 and March 27, 2025. With the Eid-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations approaching, ...

The rise in diphtheria cases across South Africa has renewed concerns about this deadly yet preventable disease. With nine confirmed fatalities reported this year alone, the National Institute for ...

Oyo State government said efforts have been strengthened towards curbing the spread of diphtheria to the state and protecting residents following its outbreak as being experienced in some parts of ...

Diphtheria, nearly eradicated in Europe due to mandatory vaccinations, remains a dangerous disease. A recent incident in Wrocław (southwestern Poland) involved an unvaccinated six-year-old who ...