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Mary Beth Koslap-Petraco, PPCNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP, is a clinical assistant professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, in Stony Brook, NY, and a primary care provider in private practice. Dr Koslap-Petraco is also Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of Vaccinate Your Family and a Nurse Consultant for Immunize.org.

Richard Smith, President of Americas at Fedex Corp., holds a shipping box as he speaks during an Operation Warp Speed ​​Vaccination Summit at the White House

Though there have been no confirmed cases of polio in North Carolina, the resurgence of the virus has many probably investigating whether they are currently protected against it. Immunizations have

Though there have been no confirmed cases of polio in North Carolina, the resurgence of the virus has many probably investigating whether they are currently protected against it. Immunizations have

Scientists are racing to develop a vaccine that proves "safe and effective." It may not prevent infection in everyone who gets it, but it still could eventually stop the pandemic. Here's how.

School vaccine mandates have been around for two centuries, but they've always brought pushback.

Is it safe for children to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Heres a look at how the vaccines were tested, side effects, health concerns, and more.

School vaccine mandates have been around for two centuries, but they've always brought pushback.

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A mild flu season last year means fewer folks are immune to strains starting to circulate now. Scientists predict 100,000 to 400,000 extra U.S. hospitalizations with the deadly flu virus this year.