Category: Vaccination

Data finds measles vaccine uptake remains high at Illinois schools

by Ryan Voyles | Apr 23, 2025 | Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The measles vaccination rate for Illinois schoolchildren during the current school year remains above 95 percent, according to new data published by the Department of Public Health.

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CDPH: low vaccination uptake in Chicago this winter

by Ryan Voyles | Jan 21, 2025 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The percentages of Chicagoans vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 this winter have been lower than in recent years, according to a report released last week by the city’s Department of Public Health.

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IDPH renews push for vaccines ahead of holidays

by Ryan Voyles | Nov 15, 2024 | Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The Department of Public Health renewed its vaccine push on Thursday, ahead of the holiday season.

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Northwestern University sues Moderna over alleged patent infringement to develop COVID-19 vaccine

by Ryan Voyles | Oct 21, 2024 | coronavirus, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

Northwestern University filed a lawsuit last week against Moderna, alleging the drugmaker infringed on their patent without authorization to develop its COVID-19 vaccine.

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IDPH preps educational campaign ahead of potentially more ‘mild’ RSV season

by Ryan Voyles | Sep 17, 2024 | Public Health, Top Stories, Vaccination | 0

The Department of Public Health said Monday it is rolling out its vaccine education campaign ahead of what one official says projects to be a more “mild” respiratory virus season.

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