Nose-administered COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in mice
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Even if we had a COVID-19 vaccine tomorrow, many people wouldn’t take it
A third of Americans would refuse a vaccine even if it were free. A sixth of Britons would also refuse ...
The most promising coronavirus vaccine passes key safety trial
The vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca produced antibodies against the coronavirus.
Tuberculosis vaccine might protect against COVID-19, new study concludes
This century-old vaccine could have a protective effect against COVID-19, these researchers claim.
Initial tests for a COVID-19 vaccine show good results. But it will be a long road ahead
Chinese researchers did a safety trial with a harmless virus carrying coronavirus genes.
Anti-vaccine groups are actively targeting ‘undecideds’ on social media
"It's on the Internet so it must be true". Not.
Germany starts coronavirus vaccine trials in humans
While testing is underway, its unlikely the vaccine will be ready for use in 2020.
Vaccine tests in China protected monkeys from coronavirus
The study was limited, however, both in scope and translatability to humans.
Oxford starts first UK coronavirus vaccine trial
More than 800 volunteers will be given the first dose of a vaccine.
Vaccines in shining armor — Can vaccines really save us from the coronavirus?
There are few guarantees in vaccine-making. We shouldn't bet on vaccines to save us -- our best chance is to ...
Fingertip-sized skin patch delivers promising coronavirus vaccine
The vaccine injects fragments of the viral spikes that the coronavirus uses to infect people.
Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide
The film-based vaccine requires no refrigeration, dissolves in the mouth, delivers the dose as effectively as a shot, and remained ...
The anti-vaccine myths that need to go away
There is a roaring epidemic caused by the antivaxx movement. It needs to stop.
Measles infected 10 million, claimed over 142,000 lives last year
Large pockets of unvaccinate children have caused a backsliding in immunization against measles -- a vaccine-preventable disease.
New vaccine is incredibly efficient at preventing typhoid
Antibiotic-resistant typhoid is spreading in some parts of the world so this news comes in the nick of time.
Measles cases spike globally with a 26% increase from last year
The potentially deadly illness, which can be easily prevented with vaccinations, continues to spike globally.
Most anti-vaccine ads you see on Facebook are paid by just two organizations
Facebook's recent policy changes makes it harder for legitimate pro-vaccine sources to publish ads while anti-vaccine groups bend the rules.
Potentially fatal tick-borne brain disease found in the UK for first time
Experts described the risk of infection as "very low," but called on members of the public to be aware of ...
More effective tuberculosis vaccine passes early trials in Africa
It's a very promising development.
Polio Type 3 eradicated globally
A major milestone in the global effort to eradicate all poliovirus strains.
A vaccine against Ebola gets European green light
“This is an important step towards relieving the burden of this deadly disease."
Universal cancer vaccine could be on the horizon
Researchers want to approach cancer like an infectious disease.
New, synthetic Chikungunya vaccine points the way to an end of epidemics
If you want something done right, synthesize it yourself.
Mumps study finds immunity gaps among the vaccinated
Weakened hurd immunity makes even vaccinated people vulnerable to mumps.
Should doctors accept unvaccinated children as patients?
What do you think doctors should do in this situation?
Bee sting vaccine successfully passes human trials in Australia
If you're allergic to bee venom, this vaccine is for you.
HPV vaccine will also be administered to boys in the UK, preventing thousands of cancers
It's an important step towards eliminating some types of cancer.
Scientists have a closer look at a vaccine for stress
In the future, humans might be protected by vaccines against stress like they are now from the flu.
New method preserves vaccines without refrigeration
Vaccines stored in thin sheets of sugar survived for months exposed to temperatures of 40°C.
Therapeutic vaccine shows promise of treatment against HPV infections that lead to cancer
A new vaccine might one-day replace surgery for cervical cancer.
World’s first malaria vaccine launched in a pilot program
Malaria still kills thousands of children in Africa each year -- but a vaccine might change all that.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine launches website about vaccine facts
"Our work has validated that the science is clear—vaccines are extremely safe,"
Italy: No vaccine, no school
The law was viciously attacked by populist politicians, but finally came into effect today.
Facebook to start limiting the spread of vaccine misinformation
These are still baby steps, but they're baby steps in the right direction.
Cervical cancer could be a thing of the past by 2100
The challenge is greater in the world’s poorest countries.
Australia says ‘bye bye’ to rubella. Cervical cancer is next
Vaccines work, definitely!
Researchers want to vaccinate bees so we don’t run out of food
I can’t BEElive this!
More evidence showing that flu vaccination lowers risk of death in heart failure patients
Flu vaccines also offer protection against heart failure.
Worldwide measles cases jump by 31% fueled by Venezuelan outbreak
In other places, such as Europe, measles is resurfacing because parents are refusing to vaccinate their children.
Promising new vaccine technology might finally end HIV-AIDS
Get lost, deadly virus.
Llama antibodies could be key to universal flu vaccine
The South American cameloid has antibodies that offer protection against most influenza strains.
Russian trolls are spreading disinformation about vaccines
This is extremely concerning, especially since measles has claimed 37 lives this year alone -- which would just not happen ...
More evidence showing pertussis vaccination for pregnant women is safe and effective
Pregnant women can be reassured there is no risk of autism to their babies due to Tdap vaccine.
The UK’s HPV-vaccine effort paid off: infections are down 86%
Good news from the UK!
International health coalition pledges up to $25 million for Nipah vaccine
Nipah has been claiming a lot of lives this week. The world is trying to make sure it won't claim ...
In Romania, distrust of vaccines claims children’s lives
Romania has a lesson for the entire world.
A single injection protects monkey from HIV infections
It's not exactly a vaccine, but it's the next best thing.
