Developing Nations Still Behind on Infant Vaccination

Courtesy MedPage Today Infectious Disease  Thu, 10/22/2009 - 08:28

Although more children are currently being vaccinated than ever before, nearly 20% of those born every year worldwide still don't get the complete schedule of immunizations required in their first year of life, researchers say.


 

More related items

Teens Lacking in Protection Against Hepatitis A...
(MedPage Today) -- Most adolescents have not been vaccinated against hepatitis A virus, leaving them vulnerable to serious disease as they move into adulthood, a cross-sectional study showed.

Study: HPV Vaccine Doesn't Encourage Risky Sexual...
Being vaccinated against HPV does not appear to be changing young women’s sexual behaviors, a survey from the CDC finds.

Nigeria parents risk jail for skipping polio drops
KANO, Nigeria (AP) -- Parents who do not allow their children to be vaccinated against polio now risk jail time for defying a government order aimed at ensuring that the disease is eradicated...

Burt's Bees Free Head to Toe Starter Kit

Lobe Wonder Ear Support Patches For Earrings,...


 

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
health-fitness.marc8.com