Posts by Cynthia (Cindy) Leifer, PhD

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. August 19, 2026

A new type of flu vaccine was just approved. August 18, 2026

Do I need to be worried about Ebola? May 25, 2026

What’s going on with measles (Part 2) April 14, 2026

Measles cases continue to rise, and it’s worrying. April 9, 2026

We need to talk about measles, again – Measles Update – March’26 March 17, 2026

Is bird flu still a thing? November 14, 2025

You haven’t written about measles in a while – can you give an update? November 7, 2025

There has been a lot about Tylenol in the news lately. Can you explain what the different pain and fever reducers are? October 7, 2025

There is so much information about who can and can’t get the COVID vaccine this fall. Can you clear things up? September 23, 2025

My kid recently had a rash on his hands, and my doctor told me it was hand foot and mouth disease. Can you tell us about it? September 5, 2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. August 25, 2025

What is rabies and how can I protect myself? August 23, 2025

What are the current COVID vaccine recommendations and how have they changed? July 30, 2025

Someone I know recently had a bat in their house and mentioned rabies. I was wondering, what is rabies? July 29, 2025

What do we know about the new COVID variant Nimbus? July 24, 2025

What COVID vaccines will be available this fall to protect you and your family? July 23, 2025

COVID vaccine recommendations for fall 2025 July 8, 2025

Wait, there is more than one type of measles? June 17, 2025

What’s happening with measles in the U.S. as of May? May 27, 2025

Bird Flu Update – March 2025 March 11, 2025

What is happening with the measles outbreak in Texas? March 4, 2025

Your Shingles vaccine questions answered February 15, 2025