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Inside the minds of healthcare providers

Vaccines

Is the U.S. Measles Crisis Almost Over?

We're not out of the woods yet. Here's a primer on why the contagious virus is back and what might happen next.

By Cheryl Alkon

Scopes

Young People Get Shingles Too

The virus is on the rise in people under 50.

Your Guide to Getting a Flu Shot

Everything you need to know about flu vaccination, and then some.

By Virginia Pelley

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