Factors that make for 'herd immunity'

If enough people are vaccinated, an isolated case of infectious disease will not morph into a full-blown outbreak.

Opening a dialogue about childhood vaccinations

Vaccine-preventable disease rates in the U.S. are at relatively low levels.

Injectable H1N1 vaccine is here now

Injectable vaccine against the novel 2009 H1N1 virus has begun arriving in Pima County, and providers are administering it to those at highest risk.

Injectable H1N1 vaccine is here now

Greg Hansen : After a review, replay is not all that great

The press box elevator at Husky Stadium hit the concourse level with six minutes remaining Saturday night. Arizona appeared to be safely ahead, 30-21, and was driving for more.

Hospitals setting protocols for flu

Southern Arizonans who are sick with the flu and go to a local emergency room may not be allowed inside, at least not right away.

Hospitals setting protocols for flu

75% of AZ toddlers get recommended vaccination series

PHOENIX — Three out of four Arizona toddlers are getting the full recommended series of vaccinations they need, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Health debate must focus on people, not budgets

The scare mongers are at it again, Harry and Louise are being reincarnated, politicians are scrambling. Opponents of health-care reform are yelling "socialized medicine."

Health debate must focus on people, not budgets

Letters to the editor

Presidential powers have limitations

Brewer OKs law making it harder to sue for ER injury

Rejecting the concerns of trial lawyers, Gov. Jan Brewer on Friday signed legislation that will make it more difficult for those injured in hospital emergency rooms to pursue malpractice lawsuits.

TUSD has 6 school-nurse posts open; pay gap remains a problem

Though it's been handing out pink slips, there's one job in Southern Arizona's largest school district that remains open for hire — school nurse.

Health department cuts could backfire on county

The public health of the citizens of Pima County is being threatened. Current budget recommendations include a 15 percent cut for the Pima County Department of Health. The cut could result in the inability to respond adequately to the multiple infectious-disease threats anticipated in the co…

Health department cuts could backfire on county

No reason to buy supplemental bovine colostrum

Is there a benefit to bovine colostrum as a supplement?

Gene insertion key to novel method of fighting AIDS virus

WASHINGTON — Like a general whose direct attacks aren't working, scientists are now trying to outflank the AIDS virus.

Vaccine refusals said to be creating disease outbreaks

More parents are opting not to have children vaccinated with all the shots health officials recommend, endangering their kids and fostering disease outbreaks, a study said.

State shuts its Tucson health lab

After 60 years of operating here, the state closed its Tucson Regional Public Health Laboratory on Friday, and now county health officials are scrambling for alternatives.