Diphtheria — Vax-Before-Travel

CDC Alert - Level 2, Practice Enhanced Precautions

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 23

3 min read

80 Diphtheria Deaths Confirmed in Nigeria

Nigeria reports 782 diphtheria cases July 2023

Nigeria diphtheria

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

May 25

6 min read

80 Million Under-Immunized Children

Childhood immunization services have been disrupted on a global scale

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Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 9

5 min read

mRNA Vaccine Elicited Strong Immune Responses in the Presence of Maternal Antibodies

Penn Medicine study reports mRNA vaccine was able to partially overcome the inhibitory effects of maternal antibodies in mouse pups

Childhood Diseases

Fact checked by Danielle Reiter, RN

Dec 18

5 min read

100% Whooping Cough Vaccinated School Closes in Houston

St Theresa School in Houston Texas closes to reduce pertussis outbreak

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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jul 29

6 min read

Maternal Immunizations During Pregnancy Protects Both

Pregnant women receiving DtaP and influenza vaccinations reduce the risks from influenza and pertussis for themselves and their future infants

mom with new born healthy baby

Childhood Diseases