More articles about: Immunizations

magnifying glass on COVID vaccine Needles
Health Lab

Not Sure About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Get the Facts, Then Decide

Heard a claim about the vaccines? Check here before sharing or acting on the information.
nurse getting covid vaccine saying the covid vaccine live q&a
Health Lab

The First Vaccines for COVID-19: What We Know So Far

COVID-19 vaccines are here. Michigan Medicine experts share what we know about how these mRNA vaccines work, their ingredients, their efficacy and their safety.
cell phone with vaccine bottle
Health Lab

How to Make Sure People Get the Second Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine

The first COVID-19 vaccines require two doses for full protection. Money, transportation, reminders and support will help ensure people get both.
health care worker in blue scrubs and mask giving woman with blonde hair and mask a shot in her arm
Health Lab

Over Half of Adults Over 50 Say They’ll Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19, but Many Will Want To Wait

Widespread vaccination against coronavirus is the only way to stop the COVID-19 pandemic but a new poll suggests older adults may need some convincing to get the vaccine
cases of COVID-19. blue graph of curve fattening
Health Lab

The Curve is Fattening, Not Flattening. What Can We Do?

Flattening the curve was the key goal last spring. But a third wave of COVID-19 cases has begun as the coronavirus containment effort lapses, and the holidays are coming.
Women with kleenex wiping tear from fall allergies
Health Lab

Finding Relief from Seasonal Allergies

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, learning how to relieve your seasonal allergy symptoms could make all the difference as the seasons change.
Flu vaccine syringe
Health Lab

1 in 3 Parents Plan to Skip Flu Shots for Their Kids During COVID-19 Pandemic

National Poll finds COVID-19 may not influence parents’ beliefs about the flu vaccine, with just 1/3 believing it’s more important for children to get vaccinated in 2020.
brown wallet with face masks
Health Lab

Pandemic Hitting You in the Wallet? How to Find Health Coverage or Low-Cost Medical Help

Lost jobs and wages due to COVID-19 mean a lack of health insurance and access to healthcare for many, but lower-cost options are available if you look.
Mother and child with masks at doctors
Health Lab

Why Your Next Pediatric Appointment is So Important

As primary care clinics begin to ramp up usual operations, Michigan Medicine’s director of general pediatrics discusses safety and the importance of staying up-to-date on well visits and vaccines.
Calendar with vaccination date circled in red
Health Lab

Follow the Right Path: A Traditional Vaccine Schedule

In light of recent infectious disease outbreaks, a Michigan Medicine expert discusses vaccine schedule fact versus fiction.
Health Lab

Lower Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Vaccinated Against ‘Stomach Flu’ Virus

A U-M study found that type 1 diabetes rates were one-third lower in children who received all doses of the rotavirus vaccine.
Old image of 1910 nurses
Health Lab

Think This Flu Season Is Bad? Flash Back 100 Years

The 1918-1919 flu pandemic killed millions. What can it teach us about preventing the spread of infections today?
Health Lab

6 Reasons Your Child Needs a Flu Shot Now

Not only is getting a flu shot fast and easy, but it’s also a crucial way to protect your little ones from a potentially serious health risk. A U-M pediatrician explains why.
HEP B
Health Lab

Types of Viral Hepatitis: Know the Risks, Symptoms and Treatment

Learn about the different types of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E) including symptoms, risk factors, how to get tested, and treatment options from Michigan Medicine.
Health Lab

Study: Vaccine Suppresses Peanut Allergies in Mice

U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief from peanut allergies.