Vaccination dramatically cuts childhood disease

As B.C. fights mumps outbreak, research shows incidence of chickenpox in the U.S. dropped 90% in 10 years of universal shots VANCOUVER -- As B.C. health officials continue to monitor a major outbreak of mumps in the Fraser Valley, a study released today shows how vaccinations for common childhood illnesses can make significant inroads into mortality and morbidity. The study, published in Pediatrics, the journal... [read full story]