By Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat, THE CITY With measles cases on the rise in the United States, public health experts in New York are encouraging vaccination against the highly contagious virus. Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, or death, among those who are unvaccinated. New York City has confirmed two cases of measles […]
By Sunita Sohrabji, Ethnic Media Services Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season, say experts. Vaccine skepticism, along with a more virulent strain of the influenza virus, is contributing to an extremely difficult season for the common flu. The Centers for […]
