Tag : vaccines save lives
Ebola Free in Liberia title : New Ebola Virus Infections Detected in Sierra Leone as Initial Vaccine Tests Yield 100 Percent Success Rate
summary : The Ebola virus has popped up again in Africa, this time from two people in Sierra Leone. However, progress against the virus looks promising after initial Ebola vaccine tests have resulted in a 100 percent success rate so far.
date : Aug 03, 2015 09:39 PM EDT
Planned Parenthood title : Congress to Investigate Planned Parenthood over Fetus Tissue Obtained from Abortions; Use in Medical Research Questioned
summary : Republican leaders in Congress launched an investigation of Planned Parenthood on Wednesday after a video from a conservative activist group went viral online implying that the nonprofit organization sold organs and tissues obtained from abortions. It has also brought into question the use of fetal tissue in scientific and medical research.
date : Jul 16, 2015 08:18 PM EDT
Jim Carrey title : Comedian Jim Carrey Slams California’s Tough New Vaccine Law; Christians Make Case in Support of Vaccinations
summary : Comedian Jim Carrey has slammed a California law signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday that tightened vaccination requirements for children. However, some Christians have expressed support for the new law.
date : Jul 02, 2015 08:09 AM EDT
Measles Vaccines Debate title : California Approves Comprehensive Bill That Requires Vaccinations; Only Medical Exemptions Will Be Approved
summary : The state of California approved a bill on Thursday that would force most residents to vaccinate their children. It now will go to Gov. Jerry Brown, who is expected to sign the bill into law.
date : Jun 26, 2015 11:20 PM EDT
California Measles Vaccine Bill title : Despite Loud Protests, California Vaccine Bill Banning Exemptions Moves a Step Closer To Law
summary : California moved one step closer to strengthening its vaccination requirements after a key state Senate panel passed a bill on Wednesday. However, that action has sparked protests outside the legislature in Sacramento.
date : Apr 09, 2015 08:33 PM EDT