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 ...

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 ...

A large, long-term study led by an Albert Einstein College of Medicine researcher has found that the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in community settings is highly effective in ...

Dr. Brownfield answers the question: 'What Is A Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?' — -- Question: What is a nasal spray flu vaccine, how does it work and what are the side effects? Answer: FluMist is a ...

Do your own analysis; you don’t need a degree in science: Read the document and see if you can find any estimates of whether ...

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

In a perfect world, vaccines would be a straightforward part of parenting. But in 2026, keeping your kids protected from ...

Yesterday we explored four key myths and why they don’t stand up to scrutiny: ‘Vaccines were never properly tested’ ...