Gov. Paterson

The mandatory influenza immunization requirement for New York health care workers was suspended Oct. 22 so that the limited vaccine supplies can be used for populations most at risk of serious illness and death.

Gregory A. Poland

Infectious disease experts warn that many adults haven't received vaccinations for at least half a dozen other preventable diseases —

Dr. Jane Kim

BOSTON — Persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted virus, is known to be a cause of cervical cancer.

ROCHESTER, Minn. — If you are concerned about allergic reaction to the influenza vaccine, Mayo Clinic offers an influenza vaccine allergy clinic.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Mass vaccination clinics to protect against the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus offer public health officials a chance to hone their procedures and prepare for future emergencies, according to a University of Maryland expert.