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William Foege's death reminds us of humanity's greatest triumph - smallpox eradication - just as vaccine hesitancy threatens to undo decades of progress.

While cigarettes kill 3.1 million people annually, Southeast Asian governments ban less harmful vaping products while collecting taxes from traditional tobacco sales.

Despite polio being eliminated in the US since 1979, new health leadership is questioning whether children still need the vaccine. We examine the implications of this debate for public health policy.

Study reveals 38 of 82 regularly updated CDC databases stopped without notice, with 87% of frozen databases containing vaccination data, raising transparency concerns

Two massive measles outbreaks may signal the end of America's 26-year elimination status, as vaccination rates decline and public health becomes politicized.

The new chair of America's vaccine advisory panel shocked medical experts by rejecting evidence-based science. What does this mean for public health policy?

Examine how the AI data center water crisis threatens public health globally. Discover the link between AI cooling needs and the rise of water-borne illnesses by 2027.

Measles cases in South Carolina have doubled in just one week, reaching 434. Mobile health units are now offering free MMR vaccines in the Spartanburg epicenter.

The South Carolina measles outbreak 2026 has reached nearly 100 cases in days, driven by anti-vaccine rhetoric normalized by political figures like RFK Jr.

The South Carolina measles outbreak 2026 hits a grim milestone with 310 total cases. 99 new infections were reported in 72 hours as officials struggle with tracing.

Explore the modern vaccine manufacturing science, from live attenuated viruses to the truth about ingredients like adjuvants and thimerosal.

South Korea confirmed its 33rd bird flu case of the season at a quail farm in Okcheon on January 6, 2026. A 24-hour standstill order has been issued.