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Immune cells from the common cold offer protection against COVID-19, researchers find
Researchers have found that immune cells from a cold attack Covid differently from vaccines.
Discovery of a new target promises a long-lasting, universal flu vaccine
The annual flu shot might become a thing of the past.
Not only is mixing COVID-19 vaccines safe — it provides better protection than a single type
This could help boost vaccination in lower-income countries where vaccine availability is problematic, while offering a reliable strategy.
New vaccine kills HIV in monkeys. Could it work in humans?
It won't happen overnight, but an HIV vaccine could be on the way.
A vaccine cuts the risk of cervical cancer by 90%
It's already saved thousands of women from cancer.
India has administered 1 billion vaccine doses to its citizens, moving closer to 100% goal
While the country may not reach full vaccination by the end of the year, it's definitely making progress.
Eight months later: researchers quantify the long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines
Understanding how our immune responses vary over time is paramount to ending this pandemic.
The first malaria vaccine is finally here: WHO endorsement received
"This is a historic moment," said WHO chief.
Vaccine-coated, 3D-printed patches may soon replace a syringe near you
No jab, and more efficiency.
Antibodies against the first coronavirus strain aren’t very effective against emerging forms of the virus
While this isn't ideal news, it would be much worse if we didn't know.
At my hospital, over 95% of COVID-19 patients share one thing in common: They’re unvaccinated
The next question is often, “Is there anything else that can be done?” Too often, the answer is no.
People who harbor conspiracy theories are willing to get the vaccine — as long as their friends do, too
It only works for those who have a somewhat conspiracy mindset. Those with entrenched views are less likely to get ...
Flu vaccine may protect against severe COVID-19
Those who had a flu shot were 20% less likely to end up in the ICU compared to patients who ...
The world’s first mRNA vaccine against cancer is now being trialed
The same technology used in mRNA COVID-19 vaccines could now help us fight cancer.
HPV vaccines are more effective than we assumed, for longer
This is the kind of surprise I like.
How a CIA sham meant to hunt down Osama Bin Laden swelled antivaxx sentiment in Pakistan
A fake vaccination campaign designed to confirm Bin laden's location harmed legitimate vaccine programs in the country years later.
You didn’t have side effects to the COVID vaccine. But does that mean you’re less protected?
Most people don't experience side effects to the COVID vaccines. Here's why you shouldn't be particularly worried.
A game-changer on the horizon: Researchers develop the world’s most effective malaria vaccine
It's the first vaccine to meet the WHO efficacy goal.
Personalized cancer vaccine shows efficacy against multiple cancers in early tests
Hopefully, future tests will support these findings.