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Transforming vaccine production for faster outbreak control
A University of Waterloo professor is part of an international coalition revolutionizing vaccine production with new health care technology. The tech aims to support local vaccine production, cutting the vaccine production ...
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Opinion: Measles outbreaks in US and Canada show that MMR vaccines are needed more than ever
Measles is one of the most challenging diseases to control. It requires a sustained uptake of well over 90% of two doses of a measles-containing vaccine such as MMR. But since the COVID pandemic, there has been a decline ...
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RFK Jr's autism 'epidemic' study raises anti-vaxx fears
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement of a vast study to reveal the cause of a so-called autism "epidemic" has alarmed medical experts, who fear it could rekindle thoroughly debunked conspiracy theories ...
Apr 12, 2025
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New AI chatbot for parents improves HPV vaccine uptake
The first trial of an AI-powered chatbot designed to inform parents about the HPV vaccine has shown that it increases vaccine uptake and engagement with health professionals.
Apr 11, 2025
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Common respiratory condition nearly triples the risk of death in adults, study finds
A study presented at ESCMID Global 2025 has revealed that adults with respiratory syncytial virus-associated acute respiratory infection (RSV-ARI) face a 2.7-fold higher risk of death within one year compared to the general ...
Apr 11, 2025
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CDC urges extra measles shot for some US travelers amid outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends extra measles protection for people traveling to areas with active outbreaks in the United States, CBS News reported.
Apr 11, 2025
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Slashed federal funding cancels vaccine clinics amid measles surge
More than a dozen vaccination clinics were canceled in Pima County, Arizona.
Apr 11, 2025
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WHO says more must be done to control measles
The World Health Organization called Thursday for greater efforts to combat measles, which is spreading in 58 countries including the United States, where two children have died.
Apr 10, 2025
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How telling personal stories of measles infections can increase vaccination rates
Northeastern University public health experts were relieved to see Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an avowed vaccine skeptic, post on X that "the most effective way to prevent measles is the MMR vaccine."
Apr 10, 2025
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COVID-19 vaccination induces long-lasting antibody B-cell responses, researchers find
Three doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination induce long-lasting antibody and memory B-cell responses, according to a study of 113 health care workers in Catalonia who were followed for three years. The study, led by ISGlobal ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Viral 'backbone' underlies variation in rotavirus vaccine effectiveness
Researchers have shown that differences in the entire rotavirus genome—not just its two surface proteins—affect how well vaccines work, helping to explain why some strains are more likely to infect vaccinated individuals.
Apr 8, 2025
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Some measles response plans crash to a halt after Trump cuts
Cities and states fighting a historic measles outbreak find themselves undermined by the Trump administration as they struggle to provide crucial vaccinations and overcome disinformation. As of this week, cases were nearing ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Alternative approach to Lyme disease vaccine development shows promise in pre-clinical models
Meeting the unmet need for a vaccine is the top priority for researchers studying Lyme disease, which infects about 476,000 people in the U.S. each year and can come with severe complications such as ongoing fatigue and joint ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Do I need another COVID booster? Which one should I choose? Can I get it with my flu shot?
Australians are being urged to roll up their sleeves for a flu vaccine amid rising cases of influenza.
Apr 7, 2025
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Scientists should try to repeat more studies, but not those looking for a link between vaccines and autism
Scientists, professors, engineers, teachers and doctors are routinely ranked among the most trustworthy people in society. This is because these professions rely heavily on research, and good research is viewed as the most ...
Apr 7, 2025
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Immune amnesia: Why even mild measles infections can lead to serious disease later
Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.
Apr 7, 2025
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Why vaccines matter: A medical microbiologist reflects
Peter H. Gilligan, Ph.D., D(ABMM) emeritus and F(AAM) was a medical microbiologist at UNC Health for 35 years. Here, he reflects on the value of vaccines observed throughout his lifetime.
Apr 7, 2025
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Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia
A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already be one—shots that prevent painful shingles also appear to protect aging brains.
Apr 6, 2025
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US sees third measles-related death amid outbreaks
A second school-age child who was hospitalized with measles is the third measles-related death in the U.S. since the virus started ripping through West Texas in late January.
Apr 6, 2025
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New study identifies antibodies to enhance whooping cough vaccines
Whooping cough, or pertussis, was once a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. and worldwide before the introduction of vaccines in the 1940s. In the decades since, the bacterial disease was nearly eradicated in ...
Apr 5, 2025
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Flu vaccines are now available for 2025. What's on offer and which one should I get?
It's that time of year when flu vaccines are becoming available in Australia. You may have received an email from your GP clinic or a text message from your pharmacy telling you they're in stock.
Apr 5, 2025
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Those living with polio say don't forget
Polio ravaged human bodies for hundreds of years, but the misery began to wane 70 years ago when two polio vaccines developed in the U.S. halted the virus' spread.
Apr 5, 2025
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Exposure to antibiotics as a newborn can impair immune response to vaccines, study finds
Immunization programs save millions of lives every year by protecting against preventable diseases. The immune response to vaccines, however, varies significantly between individuals, and the results can be suboptimal in ...
Researchers develop nasal spray H5N1 avian influenza vaccine
The State Key Laboratory for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the InnoHK Center for Virology, Vaccinology and Therapeutics (CVVT) have pioneered an influenza virus vector-based nasal spray ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Novel vaccine concept tackles harmful bacteria in the intestine
The issue of intestinal bacteria is a complex one. On the one hand, people are dependent on the microorganisms because they are the ones that digest the food. On the other hand, there are also numerous pathogens present among ...
Apr 3, 2025
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