DEAR DR. ROACH: I was gardening and stabbed myself in the arm with pruning shears over the weekend. It just occurred to me yesterday that I’m not sure how long it’s been since I got my booster shot ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I was gardening and stabbed myself in the arm with pruning shears over the weekend. It just occurred to me yesterday that I'm not sure how long it's been since I got my booster shot ...

The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a year, according to a new review led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science ...

Known as "whooping cough" or the "100-day cough" to the Chinese, pertussis is becoming more common in adults, young and old. As a precaution, health experts are urging people to get vaccinated for ...

With the start of a new school year just days away, many parents are busy shopping for back-to-school supplies while others may be trying to schedule last-minute appointments for required school ...