vaccine

DRC Ebola outbreak: hundreds of suspected cases, no vaccine

WHO’s representative in DRC, Dr Anne Ancia, told reporters in Geneva that there are more than 500 suspected cases including…

3 months ago

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to…

4 months ago

Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections. Source link

4 months ago

Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule

Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts. Source link

5 months ago

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.…

5 months ago

What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Two people have died following an outbreak of meningitis, including one student at the University of Kent. Source link

5 months ago

Inside Health – What causes vaccine hesitancy?

Available for over a yearThere have been nearly 200 cases of measles in the UK so far this year. Measles…

5 months ago

Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus, researchers say

Pulendran told the BBC: "This vaccine, what we term a universal vaccine, elicits a far broader response that is protective…

6 months ago

Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise

Getty ImagesThe latest figures show Scotland has reached a high level of flu activityPharmacies have warned that private stocks of…

8 months ago

Should I buy a flu vaccine this year?

Michelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesFlu has come early this year and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season…

8 months ago