Vaccines - The Cut

bad vibes 12/9/2019

Marianne Williamson Had a Very Interesting WeekendWhen you’re a presidential candidate tweeting fake Charles Manson news, perhaps it’s time to stop posting.

By Bridget Read

health 10/4/2019

It’s Time to Get Your Flu ShotPublic-health officials are advising Americans to get the shot ASAP.

By Amanda Arnold

health 10/3/2019

Yes, an Anti-Vaxxer Did Throw Human Blood on California SenatorsAs an investigation confirmed this week.

By Madeleine Aggeler

health 9/10/2019

California Governor Has Signed the Vaccine Bill That Jessica Biel OpposedIn June, the actress came under fire for lobbying against SB 276, which tightens the medical exemption process for vaccinations.

By Amanda Arnold

vaccines 6/21/2019

Vaccine-Skeptic Just Means Anti-VaxxWhy Jessica Biel, Marianne Williamson and others can’t be “skeptical” of proven facts.

By Katie Heaney

health 5/29/2019

Measles for the One PercentVaccines, Waldorf schools, and the problem with liberal Luddites.

By Lisa Miller

measles 4/26/2019

President Trump Might Not Be an Anti-Vaxxer AnymoreHey, it’s something!

By Benjamin Hart

health 2/11/2019

Teens of Anti-Vaxxers Rebelling by Getting VaccinatedThe catch: Minors typically need parental consent to get a vaccination.

By Amanda Arnold

vaccines 2/6/2019

The Major Measles Outbreak Keeps Getting WorseOf the more than 55 people affected across the country, most are children in under-immunized counties.

By Amanda Arnold

science of us 10/3/2018

Shockingly, Free HPV Vaccines Vastly Reduce Cervical CancerAustralia could eliminate the disease within 20 years.

By Katie Heaney

autism 1/11/2017

Vocal Anti-Vaxxer Claims Trump Asked Him to Chair a Committee on Vaccine SafetyThe transition says Trump would like to create a commission on autism, but no decision has been made.

By Jen Kirby

motherhood 9/9/2016

Anti-Vaxx Doctor Accused of Negligence by the State Medical Board of CaliforniaA doctor known to be anti-vaccine has been accused of negligence after exempting a toddler from vaccination.

By Laura June

motherhood 9/8/2016

More Parents Are Refusing to Vaccinate Their Kids, and That Is Very BadStudies suggest more parents believe vaccines aren’t necessary.

By Laura June

the war on science 8/1/2016

Jill Stein Needs to Shut the Anti-Vaxxers DownShe’s not endorsing them, but she is encouraging them.

By Laura June

7/21/2016

Pregnant Women Need a Whooping-Cough VaccineBut often they’re not told about it.

By Laura June

herpes 6/24/2016

A Herpes Vaccine Is in the WorksPlease let this work.

By Susan Rinkunas

complete and utter garbage 6/16/2016

Anti-Vaxxers ‘Expose’ New Hoax: 12-Year-Old Boy Who Made Pro-Vaccine Viral VideoThe real enemy is … a child.

By Laura June

vaginas 6/14/2016

Researchers Are Testing a Vaccine for Toxic Shock SyndromeThey’re already moving on to the second phase of clinical trials.

By Susan Rinkunas

man vs. nature 3/23/2016

Non-Vaccinators Don’t Care If Other People DieNew research finds that many recent epidemics happened in areas where people are unvaccinated by choice.

By Laura June

gender neutal 3/15/2016

Why Are So Few Boys Getting the HPV Vaccine?They’re at risk, too.

By Laura June

man vs. nature 3/14/2016

We Need to Stop Acting Like Nature and Medicine Are EnemiesA new study finds that the words health-care providers use matter a lot.

By Laura June

needles 2/22/2016

Does the HPV Vaccine Work? Yes. Yes It Does.So can we stop the debates?

By Susan Rinkunas

awkward topics 10/23/2015

Squeamish Docs Not Giving Ringing Endorsement for HPV VaccineSome don’t want to talk about preteens having sex — but experts say that’s the wrong approach anyway.

By Susan Rinkunas

vaccines 3/4/2015