Respiratory viruses, dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus in non-neonatal ages, and meningococcal ...

The state's top health official says flu cases 'increasing exponentially' while measles and whooping cough cases remain high.

One mom said her family was sicker than they were during COVID. How do you know when to go to the emergency room?

Effective immediately, the new guidelines recommend that six shots, which had previously been given to all children, only be ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

Experts warn that if vaccine uptake falls, millions could be hospitalized — or worse — as a result of preventable diseases.

Let’s be clear. The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide 90 percent protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in ...

Insurance companies will still be required to fully cover all childhood vaccines on the CDC schedule, including those now ...

Stay safe this winter by understanding common seasonal health risks and protect yourself to avoid unnecessary emergency room ...

Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in ...

Other storylines NC Health News will follow in 2026 include the growing conflict between environmental advocates and industry ...

A dramatic overhaul Monday of childhood vaccine recommendations could confuse parents about which shots their kids should ...