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  • n  the act of protecting against disease by introducing a vaccine into the body to induce immunity
  • v  perform vaccinations or produce immunity in by inoculation

  • Plus, vaccinating boys against HPV should, in the long run, help protect girls and women.
  • Doctors say that vaccinating boys and men (as is done in Europe and Australia) is an important next step.
  • Also keep in mind that were living in a very susceptible society; we stopped vaccinating people in the early 1970s.
News & Articles

  • Study: Kids, Working Adults Spread Flu
    CORVALLIS, Ore. — Researchers at Oregon State University say vaccinating younger populations could reduce the spread of the flu. The study suggests children in school and young adults at work spread the flu the most. Current vaccine programs are focused on the elderly and those higher at risk of death. But OSU researchers say programs … Continue reading »
    June 13, 2013 - KEZI 9 Eugene
  • Reminding residents to vaccinate their pets
    Animal shelters across Arkansas are reminding pet owners about vaccinating their pets.
    June 13, 2013 - KTAL Shreveport
  • Flu vaccines aimed at younger populations could break annual transmission cycle
    The value of vaccinating more children and young adults for influenza is being seriously underestimated. A new report suggests heavier emphasis on vaccinating those groups might save thousands of lives every year.
    June 11, 2013 - Science Daily
Quotes

  • Barbara Loe Fisher in Forbes
    Even so, Fisher said, she empathizes with parents tempted to claim the religious exemption: "If a parent has a child who has had a deterioration after vaccination and the doctor says that's just a coincidence, you have to keep vaccinating this...
  • Peter McGauran in Melbourne Herald Sun
    To date, the focus has been on vaccinating high-value horses, located in infected areas, as well as securing a buffer zone, to prevent the further spread of EI,Mr McGauran said. "We are now in a position to move to the vaccination of...

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