It was 1959 and Duguay, of Clearwater, Florida, had polio. It mostly preyed on children and was one of the most feared ...

Four cases of measles were recently reported in the commonwealth, prompting health officials to discuss the importance of ...

Because their insurance did not cover the cost of vaccinations, the family qualified for a variety of options to help lower the cost, but they were not offered assistance.

There are “stubborn” barriers preventing parents from vaccinating their children, including difficulty booking appointments and a lack of GP reminders, according to a new report.

"Our children have the right to be protected from preventable diseases which can cause illness, disability or even death," ...

Legislative changes in states like Maine and Colorado aim to protect vaccine access and adapt to federal policy shifts ...

You can explore and learn the history behind one of Portland’s oldest cemeteries. Western Cemetery dates back to the 1830s.

Before vaccines were widely used, infectious diseases spread quickly and claimed millions of lives. Now, vaccine hesitancy causing immunization rates to drop. That’s raising concerns from people who r ...

Two proposed bills before the state Legislature would remove the religious exemption on vaccinations for children in K-12 ...