Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are available to children in the U.S. Here's what to know about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, the possible side effects, and the benefits of ...

At my son's recent well-child visit, our pediatrician said three little words that made me breathe a sigh of relief: "No shots today." No shots meant no tears and likely an easier dropoff at day care ...

In 1986, a typical child was recommended to receive 11 vaccine doses — seven injections and four oral. Today, that number has risen to 50 to 54 doses by age 18, depending on whether one or two flu ...

Food and Drug Administration officials say they will ratchet up requirements for vaccine studies, citing concerns about COVID ...

Partisan divides shape our thinking about vaccines, new data shows. But it's more complicated than it seems. When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines specifically, 83% of Republicans say they don't want the ...

Four pediatricians said evidence-based science and medicine and a desire to keep kids healthy drives doctors’ childhood vaccination recommendations. Pediatric practices might make money providing ...

The American parents who are choosing to skip or delay vaccines for their children are more likely to home-school their children, be White and very religious, identify as Republican or be under 35, ...

With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And some adults vaccinated before 1968 may need a booster. A ...