The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes many anogenital and oral cancers affecting young
adults in the United States. Vaccination during adolescence can prevent HPV‐associated …

Objectives Increasing vaccine hesitancy and decreasing acceptance of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recommended schedule for childhood vaccines …

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global public health concern since early 2020 and has
required local and state-level responses in the United States. There were several Food and …

Culturally transmitted traits that have deleterious effects on health-related traits can be
regarded as cultural pathogens. A cultural pathogen can produce coupled dynamics with its …

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in substantially lower uptake of childhood vaccinations in
the US As vaccination rates struggle to rebound, childhood vaccine hesitancy continues to …

Purpose The disparities of COVID-19 vaccination rates between the rural and urban areas
have become apparent during this pandemic. There is a need to understand the root causes …

Background In the United States, state-level policies requiring vaccination of school-going
children constitute a critical strategy for improving vaccination coverage. However, policies …

Mandatory school vaccination policies with exclusion of unvaccinated students can be a
powerful tool in ensuring high vaccination rates. Some parents may object to mandatory …

Background: Individuals on immunosuppressive therapies experience greater morbidity and
mortality due to vaccine-preventable illnesses, but there are low rates of adherence to …

For the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, the World Health Organization-
recommended coverage for herd protection is 95% for measles and 80% for rubella and …