Vaccines

RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women Approved

By Alice Park

The Most Effective Way to Get Through to Parents Who Won't Vaccinate Their Kids

By Jeffrey Kluger

The Differences Between the Two Polio Vaccines—and the New One on the Horizon

By Jeffrey Kluger

Flu Season Is Coming. mRNA Flu Shots Aren't Far Behind

By Alice Park

The Polio Threat Grows, But a New Vaccine Can Help

A resurgent polio has health experts worried, but science is battling back

By Jeffrey Kluger August 31, 2022

Moderna Is Seeking FDA Authorization for Its Omicron Booster

Moderna said it would be ready to ship doses of the bivalent booster shot in September, if it were authorized in that time frame.

By Robert Langreth/Bloomberg August 24, 2022

Extra Polio Shot Offered to London Children as Concern Grows

U.K. health authorities will offer children under 10 living in London an additional dose of polio vaccine.

By Tim Loh and Dong Lyu/Bloomberg August 10, 2022

Monkeypox Vaccine Maker Considers 24-Hour Emergency Production

Bavarian Nordic A/S, the only company with a vaccine approved for monkeypox, said it’s preparing to run production to meet surging demand.

By Christian Wienberg/Bloomberg July 25, 2022

Polio's Arrival in the U.S. Is Another Urgent Reminder That Kids Need to Get Vaccinated

The single case in New York represents a big problem

By Jeffrey Kluger July 22, 2022

Why It's So Hard to Get a Monkeypox Vaccine Right Now

When New York City’s department of health announced on July 12 that monkeypox vaccine appointments were available in several sites around the city, demand was so high that the scheduling website crashed. Every appointment was...

By Jamie Ducharme July 18, 2022

Polio Makes a Comeback in Ukraine as War Halts Vaccination Campaign

The country pays a double price

By Jeffrey Kluger and Tara Law March 9, 2022

Free COVID-19 Vaccines Lure Visitors to Dracula's Castle in Romania

The legendary location is now home to a no-appointment-needed vaccination center

By Megan McCluskey May 10, 2021

About 750 Seattle Students Will Be Excluded From School Because of Incomplete Vaccination Records

It's part of a state law that followed widespread measles outbreaks last year

By Katie Reilly January 8, 2020

Experts Criticize Marianne Williamson's Views on Vaccines, Depression and Illness

Health care experts say Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson‘s views on vaccines, antidepressants and other treatments could hurt public health efforts and stigmatize people with disabilities.A first-time candidate, the self-help author has faced criticism for...

By Abigail Abrams August 6, 2019

Inside the Grassroots Effort to Fight Mandatory Vaccines

Even as U.S. measles cases hit record numbers, a grassroots movement is determined to keep states from requiring kids to get their shots

By Jeffrey Kluger/Sacramento June 13, 2019

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Family Members Condemn His 'Tragically Wrong' Vaccine Views

Family members say RFK Jr. has 'helped to spread dangerous misinformation'

By Mahita Gajanan May 8, 2019

Teen Vaccinated Against Mom's Wishes Addresses Congress

He said it's 'causing outbreaks of preventable diseases'

By Jamie Ducharme March 5, 2019

Yes, Vaccines Really Are Safe and Effective. Here's Why

Watch a TIME editor explain

By Jeffrey Kluger February 15, 2019

Vaccines

RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women Approved

The Most Effective Way to Get Through to Parents Who Won't Vaccinate Their Kids

The Differences Between the Two Polio Vaccines—and the New One on the Horizon

Flu Season Is Coming. mRNA Flu Shots Aren't Far Behind

The Polio Threat Grows, But a New Vaccine Can Help

A resurgent polio has health experts worried, but science is battling back

Moderna Is Seeking FDA Authorization for Its Omicron Booster

Moderna said it would be ready to ship doses of the bivalent booster shot in September, if it were authorized in that time frame.

Extra Polio Shot Offered to London Children as Concern Grows

U.K. health authorities will offer children under 10 living in London an additional dose of polio vaccine.

Monkeypox Vaccine Maker Considers 24-Hour Emergency Production

Bavarian Nordic A/S, the only company with a vaccine approved for monkeypox, said it’s preparing to run production to meet surging demand.

Polio's Arrival in the U.S. Is Another Urgent Reminder That Kids Need to Get Vaccinated

The single case in New York represents a big problem

Why It's So Hard to Get a Monkeypox Vaccine Right Now

When New York City’s department of health announced on July 12 that monkeypox vaccine appointments were available in several sites around the city, demand was so high that the scheduling website crashed. Every appointment was...

Polio Makes a Comeback in Ukraine as War Halts Vaccination Campaign

The country pays a double price

Free COVID-19 Vaccines Lure Visitors to Dracula's Castle in Romania

The legendary location is now home to a no-appointment-needed vaccination center

About 750 Seattle Students Will Be Excluded From School Because of Incomplete Vaccination Records

It's part of a state law that followed widespread measles outbreaks last year

Experts Criticize Marianne Williamson's Views on Vaccines, Depression and Illness

Health care experts say Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson‘s views on vaccines, antidepressants and other treatments could hurt public health efforts and stigmatize people with disabilities.A first-time candidate, the self-help author has faced criticism for...

Inside the Grassroots Effort to Fight Mandatory Vaccines

Even as U.S. measles cases hit record numbers, a grassroots movement is determined to keep states from requiring kids to get their shots

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Family Members Condemn His 'Tragically Wrong' Vaccine Views

Family members say RFK Jr. has 'helped to spread dangerous misinformation'

Teen Vaccinated Against Mom's Wishes Addresses Congress

He said it's 'causing outbreaks of preventable diseases'

Yes, Vaccines Really Are Safe and Effective. Here's Why

Watch a TIME editor explain

Chickenpox Outbreak Hits North Carolina School With High Vaccination Exemption Rate

A school with a large anti-vaccine community has counted 36 cases of chickenpox

How Nigeria Is Winning the War to Eradicate Polio

"We’re in a hurry to make sure no child is paralyzed"