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Live vaccines more effective against Salmonella

Researchers at Cambridge University have effectively ‘barcoded’ the bacteria so that they can see where in the body they go and how they fare against the immune system. Vaccines against Salmonella that use a live, but...

16 October, 2014

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On World Rabies Day, here’s all you need to know about rabies and its prevention

September 28 has been World Rabies Day. It has been recognised as such by the United Nations and marked every year since 2007. The campaign is coordinated by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control. The day has been...

3 October, 2014

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Needle-free delivery devices to shape the future of vaccines

The nanopatch is a micro-needle patch comprising of little, densely packed micro-projections with a defined geometry. Drug delivery technologies that improve access and overall efficacy are becoming an essential part of...

26 September, 2014

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The deadly truth about vaccine denialism

Nearly 15 years ago, the unspeakable happened in AIDS-ravaged South Africa. The nation’s president, Thabo Mbeki, was apparently fooled by posts on Western Internet websites that disputed whether HIV caused AIDS, and he...

19 September, 2014

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Pitt scientists collaborate in effort to combat the deadly MERS virus

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is leading an international team of scientists working on a vaccine to immunize camels, which are believed to be infecting humans with a contagious and deadly virus...

19 September, 2014

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‘Cocooning’ reduces whooping cough risk in infants

Vaccinating parents of newborn infants against pertussis provides moderate protection against the infectious disease in young infants, a study has shown. This targeted vaccination strategy, called cocooning, has been...

17 September, 2014

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Statement on the WHO consultation on potential Ebola therapies and vaccines

After 2 days of discussion on potential Ebola therapies and vaccines, more than 150 participants, representing the fields of research and clinical investigation, ethics, legal, regulatory, financing, and data...

9 September, 2014

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7 ways to get vaccinated without a needle

Vaccines are utterly crucial for preventing a whole host of different diseases. Yet many people refuse to get them. Why is that? One possible reason is that some people are scared away by needles. So, in response...

5 September, 2014

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Rare flu strains could be key to super-vaccine

Research suggests that unfamiliar flu strains cause immune system to release broadly effective antibodies. Rarer forms of flu may be the key to producing a vaccine giving protection against many different strains...

29 August, 2014

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TB vaccine may protect against progression to disease

Recent findings published by U.K. researchers indicate that a vaccine used to protect against tuberculosis disease may not only protect against acquiring the infection but could also prevent the progression of infection...

18 August, 2014

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