BCG vaccine may remodel the human brain’s immune environment
New research led by Mass General Brigham investigators suggests that the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine – which is…
KFF poll finds vaccine myths reach many Americans but convince few
A new KFF poll shows that most Americans do not firmly believe vaccine myths, but uncertainty remains widespread,…
COVID-19 vaccine boosters may protect against future animal coronavirus outbreaks
COVID-19 vaccine boosters not only protect against SARS‑CoV‑2 – the virus behind the most recent pandemic – but…
New schistosomiasis vaccine induces robust immune memory responses
For a vaccine to be effective, it must do two things. First, it must trigger an immune response.…
Single DNA injection provides long-lasting weight loss in mouse study
Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that a single injection of a small, circular piece of genetic…
Yale study offers critical clues for future norovirus treatments
As the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide, norovirus is an all too familiar ailment. Its telltale digestive…
AI designs cancer vaccine for dog but scientists says red tape a barrier for human care
An Australian staffy named Rosie gave hope to cancer patients around the world when her tumours were successfully…
Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England
The findings by researchers from Queen Mary University of London follows the introduction of the vaccine for British…
Maternal RSV vaccine shows 68% protection against infant RSV hospitalization
A real-world US study finds maternal RSVpreF vaccination may help shield newborns from severe RSV illness during their…
New mRNA flu vaccine offers broader protection against influenza strains
A new study led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that…
Doctors urge vigilance after two children die from meningococcal disease
A three-year-old boy arrived at the emergency department of Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital on Saturday morning in septic shock,…
Leading AI models ace many vaccine questions but falter on clinical rules
New research shows that leading AI models can handle many vaccine questions, but their mistakes on schedules, contraindications,…