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Some countries recommend fewer childhood vaccines. That plan is riskier in America.
Comparing the United States’ childhood vaccine schedule to other countries doesn't consider the lack of universal health care, vaccine experts say.
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After abortion, some people report worsening mental health. Experts say it’s not about regret.
The feelings of depression may come from hormonal and physical changes that can follow pregnancy's end, but experts say more research is needed.
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Vaccine advisory panel votes to end universal newborn hep B shot recommendation
Parents appear to be able to continue to get the hep B vaccine for their kids, but this major shakeup could cause confusion among families and logistical barriers for health providers.
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Do COVID-19 vaccines increase the chances of an early miscarriage? No.
The new head of a CDC vaccine panel has repeated the debunked claim as recently as October.
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What you should know about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
The first shot in the multi-dose vaccine has been recommended at birth for decades, but that could soon change.
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Her baby was in the NICU. She was in ICE detention.
Nayra Guzmán was arrested 15 days after her daughter’s difficult birth. Before Trump took office, postpartum immigrants were rarely detained by ICE.
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Texas’ new abortion ban aims to stop doctors from sending abortion pills to the state
But doctors say they won’t stop providing care.
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America’s most basic HIV protections are in danger as a decade of progress unravels
Health experts are alarmed as Republicans degrade the country’s pivotal HIV programs — and break promises made during Trump’s first term.
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Florida AG says 1 in 25 people who take the abortion pill are hospitalized. Here's the fact-check.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is suing Planned Parenthood for what he called deceptive marketing practices involving abortion pills.
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Most Americans believe in the effectiveness of childhood vaccines — but there’s a catch
A small share of Americans, particularly among Republicans, don’t trust that there’s enough safety testing.