A bird flu vaccine for humans is being trialed—here's how it works
The first ever avian influenza vaccine recently started trials in the US. This marks a milestone in the prevention of bird flu infections in humans.
May 11, 2026
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The first ever avian influenza vaccine recently started trials in the US. This marks a milestone in the prevention of bird flu infections in humans.
May 11, 2026
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The advent of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the Nobel Prize–winning technology is being adapted to fight cancer, with mRNA vaccines in clinical trials for melanoma, ...
Apr 18, 2026
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As the risk of measles remains an ongoing concern, herd immunity in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, is already slipping. According to data obtained via The Washington Post in January 2026, 1 in 3 Allegheny County kindergartners ...
Apr 13, 2026
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An Australian tech entrepreneur has helped create what appears to be a made-to-measure cancer vaccine for his dog, Rosie, using artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT as part of the process.
Mar 23, 2026
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Vaccine programs are being challenged by rising misinformation and an uncertain pipeline for research funding, the World Health Organization's immunization experts said Wednesday.
Mar 18, 2026
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Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 613,000 fatalities in 2023, per the Centers for Disease Control. But the field of cancer vaccines, which can be used as a form of treatment, ...
Mar 16, 2026
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mRNA vaccines have gained attention as a next-generation pharmaceutical technology. mRNA therapeutics work by delivering genetic instructions that enable cells to produce specific proteins for ...
Mar 10, 2026
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The Food and Drug Administration's decision, made public on Feb. 10, 2026, to not review an application to approve Moderna's proposed mRNA-based flu vaccine set off a firestorm of criticism from public health experts.
Feb 19, 2026
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UVA Health scientists have developed a promising new way to create vaccines that could be faster, cheaper, and easier to distribute than current options. The University of Virginia School of Medicine's Dr. Steven L. Zeichner ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States. Following a several-year lull during the pandemic, cases of whooping cough rose sixfold in 2024 ...
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