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Indonesia launches pentavalent vaccine

In an attempt to reduce the children-under-five mortality rate and expand the coverage of the national vaccination program, the government has launched the pentavalent vaccine, a vaccine that combines five antigens —...

26 August, 2013

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Asthma, diabetes and other health conditions increase flu risks

The CDC urges the millions of Americans with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, stroke, or heart or lung disease to get a flu vaccine. A chronic health condition, even if it’s well managed, increases a...

26 August, 2013

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Effort to eliminate polio gets coordinated worldwide focus

In a world where I constantly feel like I have to defend my advocacy of full vaccination, it is sometimes reassuring to look backward. There is nothing more profound than the history of the polio vaccine. Thanks to...

23 August, 2013

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Newly created Malaria vaccine is 100% effective

Scientists have finally created a Malaria vaccine that is 100 percent effective, sources confirmed. According to the researchers, this vaccine will help prevent fatal diseases and other complications that may be brought...

20 August, 2013

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National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives

The parents of teens are gearing up for the school year with dental check-ups and eye exams. But did you know that you’d also need to take your preteens and teens to get shots? As they get older, kids are at increased...

20 August, 2013

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New Malaria vaccine confirmed to be effective and safe

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) confirmed that the new malaria vaccine PfSPZ is safe to use and effective in providing protection against malaria. Based on results from an early stage...

19 August, 2013

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Malaria vaccine can prevent 300,000 children’s deaths – UNICEF

Following the successful trial of a new malaria vaccine currently developed and tested in the United States, the United Nations Children Education Fund, (UNICEF), has described it as a welcome development. According to...

15 August, 2013

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CDC recommends immunizations for adults

Thousands of adults in the U.S. suffer serious health problems or even die from vaccine-preventable diseases, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. The CDC said that few adults realize...

15 August, 2013

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Malaria vaccine found safe and protective

A team of researchers found an investigational malaria vaccine has to be safe, to generate an immune system response, and to offer protection against malaria infection in healthy adults. Malaria is transmitted to humans...

12 August, 2013

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Gavi aims to improve access to vaccines in Nigeria through supply chains project

The GAVI Alliance has approved US$ 21 million to help improve vaccine supply chains in Nigeria as part of a partnership aimed at scaling up routine immunization. The funds will be used by Nigeria’s National...

5 August, 2013

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