Federal guidelines for which vaccines children should receive may have changed, but Pennsylvania says it's sticking with ...

Reports that the Department of Health and Human Services may overhaul the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule to resemble Denmark’s have prompted a reasonable question: Why do American children receive ...

Meningococcal took such a firm grip on every part of his tiny body that his plump baby skin turned to a sinister black leather in record time. Even his doctor, a man with a 40-year career in pediatric ...

Meningitis is an inflammatory disorder that is caused by infection of the meninges the protective membranes that surround the central nervous system. Meningitis can be caused by bacterial or viral ...

Colorado state law requires proof of two (2) valid Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines OR proof of immunity (titers) for all incoming students. CU Boulder requires proof of one (1) valid ...

A severe headache, fever, and stiff neck are common symptoms of early-stage meningitis. A non-fading rash using a glass test warrants immediate medical care. Quick treatment with antibiotics helps ...