As childhood vaccinations lag, doctors worry about measles, chicken pox
Thousands of locals — mostly children in lower socio-economic brackets — could be vulnerable to diseases such as measles, diphtheria and chicken pox.
Topic: Dr. Bill Schaffner
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September 2021
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August 2021
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Breakthrough COVID cases rising, 95% or more mild, doctors say
In Shelby County, about one in five (23%) or 1,185 of the daily cases reported in the last month have been breakthrough cases.
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June 2021
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Memphis’ mid-'90s hepatitis A vaccination program influenced the nation
After tens of thousands of Memphis schoolchildren were vaccinated during the 1994-96 outbreak, the CDC looked at results and changed its rules on when shots are given.
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March 2021
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As other states open vaccinations to all adults, Tenn. defends its slow approach
A state spokesman says Tennessee’s plan emphasizes equity over speed, intentionally focusing on more vulnerable populations first. But only about 20% of West Tennessee’s vaccine appointments are booked each day.
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Why do Tenn. vaccine stats look great on some models, terrible in others?
Vaccine trackers reflect the daily raw data that feed them, but experts say specific comparisons are hard to make because there is so much inconsistency in data collection, among other factors.
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