Scientists Develop Needle-Free Measles Vaccine
Scientists at Georgia Institute ofTechnology have developed a needle-free vaccine against measles.
HPV Vaccine: A Dose of Untapped Potential
With an estimated 79 million Americans currently infected with HPV and an additional 14 million infections occurring each year, why are U.S. vaccination rates stagnantly low?
GSK Ebola Shot Is Safe and Provokes an Immune Response
Results from a human trial of GlaxoSmithKline’s Ebola vaccine show it is safe and generates an immune response.
Pediatrics Academy Updates Measles Recommendations
In response to the national measles outbreak, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released updated measles guidelines on its website.
Study Shows No Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine
A recent study found no link between the measles vaccine and autism.
Mandatory Childhood Vaccines: The Debate
Recent events have re-energized the ongoing debate about mandatory vaccines for children in the U.S. It remains to be seen which side of the controversy will prevail.
Measles Makes a Comeback
The measles resurgence is introducing a whole new generation of physicians to a once-eradicated
and potentially deadly disease.
Shingles Vaccine Developed That Is 97 Percent Effective
GlaxoSmithKline has developed a new shingles vaccine that is 97 percent effective in adults ages 50 years to 70 years.
New Needle-Free Vaccine Stimulates Immune Response
Recent research has found a new approach to stimulate the skin immune response to fight various pathogens with an easy-to-use needle-free vaccine.
2014-15 Flu Vaccine Efficacy Low, But Still Recommended
At the end of February, the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention (CDC)reported that the 2014-15 seasonal influenza vaccine was just 18 percent effective against the dominant strain of flu.