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Baby among 2 unvaccinated measles deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Aug 27

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Kindergarten vaccination rates inch down yet again

Aug 19

FDA approves updated COVID vaccines. Here's what you need to know

The updated vaccines protect against the XFG strain.

Aug 28

Trump order changes childhood vaccine schedule

Aug 10

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Testing is underway on vaccines to intercept colon cancer

Aug 9

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine

Aug 6

UNC doctor explains sepsis and Kyle Busch's passing

May 25

Here's what to know about hantavirus vaccines

May 11

FDA blocked COVID, shingles vaccine research findings

May 6

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NCDHHS highlights vaccines amid CDC's changes to childhood schedule

Jan 7

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NC health officials push families to vaccinate kids ahead of school year

Jul 16, 2025

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Student vaccination requirements

Jul 16, 2025

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Medical groups sue HHS, RFK Jr. over 'unlawful' vaccine changes

Jul 8, 2025

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NC health experts react after RFK Jr. removes all members of CDC vaccine advisory committee

Jun 10, 2025

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Drugmaker Merck opens state-of-the-art $1B facility in Durham

Mar 11, 2025

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Drugmaker Merck opens Durham vaccine manufacturing facility

Mar 11, 2025

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Duke researchers achieve breakthrough in HIV vaccine development

Jan 15, 2025

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Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited "medical autonomy" and religious freedom in the decision.

Apr 21

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Judge temporarily blocks RFK Jr.'s efforts to reshape childhood vaccine policy

A Massachusetts judge ruled in favor of medical organizations in their litigation against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his changes to federal vaccine policy.

Mar 16

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Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn't work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade.

Mar 14

Increased measles exposures sparks questions about boosters, care for immunocompromised children

Doctors say the best protection against the measles is the MMR vaccine.

Feb 12

Measles exposure alert: Contagious person visited Wake Co. locations, confirmed case in Durham Co.

Measles exposures have now been detected in Wake, Durham, and Johnston counties.

Feb 11