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Prime-Boost H7N9 influenza vaccine concept shows promise in clinical trial

In clinical trials, several candidate H7N9 pandemic influenza vaccines made from inactivated viruses have been shown to be safe and to generate an immune response. However, scientists believe for practical use, these...

17 December, 2015

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World’s first dengue vaccine gets nod after 20 years of research

The Mexican drug authorities have approved Sanofi Pasteur’s first ever dengue vaccine Dengaxia, which promises to reduce the disease burden by 50 percent in five years among vulnerable populations. “The...

11 December, 2015

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Flu vaccine could also protect from pneumonia

Vaccination against influenza was associated with a significantly reduced risk for influenza pneumonia requiring hospitalization among both children and adults, according to the results of a study published in JAMA...

11 December, 2015

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UNM, NIH researchers develop vaccine to treat high cholesterol

A team of researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a vaccine to treat high cholesterol. The vaccine, which targets a molecule called PCSK9, a protein...

12 November, 2015

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Scientists mark ‘stunning success’ of vaccine in virtually ridding Africa of meningitis A

Five years after the introduction of an affordable conjugate meningitis A vaccine, immunization has led to the control and near elimination of deadly meningitis A disease in the African “meningitis belt.” In...

12 November, 2015

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Researchers find novel way to boost immune response to vaccines

A new study suggests the chemical and spatial organization of the ingredients of the adjuvant – or booster agent – that is included in some vaccines can make a difference to the strength of the immune...

12 November, 2015

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WHO experts temper malaria vaccine hopes

WHO advisors have put a damper on hopes that the first malaria vaccine could soon reach African infants. In July, European regulators deemed the RTS,S vaccine safe, saying it provides “limited” but worthwhile protection...

2 November, 2015

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Towards a safe and efficient SARS-coronavirus vaccine: Mechanism and prevention of genetic instability of a live attenuated virus

Live attenuated (weakened) viral vaccines are considered safe so long as their “reversal” to a virulent (or disease-causing) virus is prevented. A study published on October 29th in PLOS Pathogens reports on...

2 November, 2015

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Shift in vaccine use needed to eradicate polio: WHO experts

A World Health Organization expert panel called for a shift in the kinds of vaccines used to fight polio, insisting full eradication of the crippling disease is within reach. The WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts...

29 October, 2015

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Cancer cure by malaria vaccine accidentally discovered: study

While investigating a way to create an effective malaria vaccine for pregnant women without it attacking the placenta, Danish researchers found that their experimental malaria vaccine can attack cancer cells. The...

19 October, 2015

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