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Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The shingles vaccine could slow the progress of dementia, according to a new study from Stanford. These findings follow previous research that found older adults who received the vaccine were 20% less likely to develop dementia over the next seven years compared to those who didn’t get the shot. “For the first …

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West Virginia restores exclusion of religious reasons for school vaccine exemptions after latest court ruling

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The West Virginia Board of Education reinstated its school vaccination policy after the state Supreme Court paused a lower court’s ruling that allowed parents to cite religious beliefs to opt out of vaccines needed for children to attend school. The state Supreme Court issued a stay on Tuesday following last week’s ruling …

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Judge rules West Virginia parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccine requirements

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A West Virginia judge ruled on Wednesday that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccine requirements for their children. Raleigh County Circuit Judge Michael Froble on Wednesday issued a permanent injunction, saying children of families who object to the state’s compulsory vaccination law on religious grounds will be …

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CDC quietly changes vaccine and autism stance after years of controversy

< div class=”featured featured-video video-ct” data-v-324c3b57> < div class=”contain” data-v-324c3b57> <!–> HHS Secretary Kennedy backs off Tylenol-autism claim Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel says ‘less is more’ in terms of medicine for pregnant women and stresses how crucial it is to consult your obstetrician before making medical decisions on ‘Fox Report.’  NEWYou can now listen to Fox …

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COVID vaccine under new scrutiny after studies reveal possible health risks

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Two large studies have put a spotlight on potential health risks of the COVID vaccine — but some experts urge caution when interpreting the findings. Recent research has linked the vaccine to a higher risk of kidney injury, as well as certain respiratory infections. A Korean study published in the International Journal …

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Surge in whooping cough cases in southern state prompts health alerts

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Texas health officials are sounding the alarm on a surge of a common childhood illness. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DHSH) revealed this week that there are nearly four times the number of whooping cough cases in the state compared to this time last year. According to provisional data, Texas …

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Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The shingles vaccine is intended to prevent shingles, a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, also known as herpes zoster — but a new study suggests that it could have major secondary benefits. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a potential link between the shingles vaccine …

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Cancer survival appears to double with common vaccine, researchers say

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A common vaccine could help to fight cancer, a new study suggests. For cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy, researchers found that receiving the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine within about 100 days of starting immune checkpoint therapy was associated with substantially better survival. Researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Texas MD …

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Mpox strain surfaces in US without international travel, raising fears of wider outbreak

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new strain of mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, has surfaced in Southern California. There have been three confirmed cases of clade I mpox, according to the California Department of Health (CDPH), which released a statement on Oct. 17. The unrelated cases were identified in the City of Long Beach and …

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5 things you need to know before getting your flu shot, according to doctors

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Getting an annual flu shot is a simple procedure, but small choices before and after can make a big difference in how you feel afterward.  Medical experts and nutrition specialists shared some recommendations to make your appointment as smooth and comfortable as possible. No. 1. Wear something you can roll up easily …

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