A 30-year-old effort that mobilized families to get routine vaccines for children will save a million lives and trillions of dollars, a new analysis found. The Vaccines for Children program, ...

Many museums around the country have had children’s programs for years — but they are on the rise now more than ever. By Shivani Vora This article is part of our Museums special section about how ...

Raising a family is never easy. Between diapers, child care and rent, the cost to raise a family is often overwhelming for many families. You’re not alone, however. There are several programs ...

Scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have explored the health and economic benefits of routine childhood vaccination during the 1994 – 2023 period of the Vaccines ...

If confirmed by the Senate to be the nation’s health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would have vast powers over immunization policies for children and adults. By Christina Jewett and Sheryl Gay ...

The development of monoclonal antibodies—human immune proteins that can provide rapid, passive protection against some infectious diseases—is progressing quickly and holds great promise for expanding ...

WASHINGTON – Millions of women and children could lose out on special food benefits if the federal government stays shut down for long. Unlike Social Security, Medicare and the program formerly known ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Many children grow up in environments where they don't have access to traditional guardianship. Other children need a little extra care in order to succeed. In Central Texas, there are ...