vaccinations

A new study from the University of Delaware found that shingles vaccination could be linked to lower dementia risk in adults 50 or older.Nearly all adults in that age group were exposed to chickenpox as children. Scientists say the virus can lie dormant in the nervous system for decades before reactivating as shingles, causing a painful rash.The study — led by the Director of UD’s Epidemiology PhD Program Daniel Harris, PhD — found that older adults who received at least one dose of the shingles vaccine had a 24% lower risk of developing dementia over four years.This week, Delaware Public Media's Isreal Hale chatted with Harris to learn more about the study and potential impacts.

Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner issues a bulletin to insurers to cover accelerated measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations for infants.

Delaware is not changing its childhood vaccine guidance despite recent alterations to federal recommendations in an executive order from President Donald Trump.

The First State reports more measles cases this week.

Gov. Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Public Health issue a standing order to protect COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.

Delaware joins eight other northeastern states in a public health coalition with a focus on developing independent vaccine recommendations amid concerns around health policy at the federal level.

The Delaware Division of Public Health is looking into a rise in pertussis - commonly known as the whooping cough - in New Castle County.

Delaware’s Division of Public Health is reporting a potential measles exposure.

COVID cases are rising in Delaware - including among kids between the ages of 5 and 17.

With children now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, Delaware’s Department of Correction is allowing those under 18 to visit inmates in-person.