BACK. PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS FOUR REPORTER MARCY CIPRIANI EXPLAINS. THE CHAIR OF PEDIATRICS FOR ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK TELLS ME HE HAS SEEN AN INCREASE IN VACCINE HESITANCY RECENTLY. HE SAYS NOT ...

Haemophilus influenzae type b, the bacterial infection that once caused thousands of cases of meningitis and pneumonia in young children each year, is drawing fresh concern from public health ...

Once nearly eradicated by vaccination, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) is reappearing in severe cases as U.S. childhood immunization rates decline. Recent infections and child deaths have raised ...

A potentially lethal disease is making headlines in the U.S. as rates of vaccination fall. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can lead to permanent brain damage and death in children—and new ...

A potentially lethal disease is making headlines in the U.S. as rates of vaccination fall. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can lead to permanent brain damage and death in children—and new ...

A handful of children have been hospitalized for a potentially deadly bacterial infection, alarming some doctors about the possible return of a once-feared contagious disease that vaccines tamed.

Doctors are sounding the alarm on the potential comeback of a deadly bacterial disease that mostly affects babies and young children. Pediatricians are pointing to two recent Florida Hib cases and an ...

Florida’s surgeon general wants to do away with all state vaccine mandates. But the first step in his plan targets four specific vaccines. Earlier this month, the Department of Health had a meeting ...

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HealthDay News — An acellular-pertussis combination vaccine that also protects against diptheria, tetanus, poliovirus and Haemophilus influenza type b is associated with a small increased risk for ...