Vaccines
Development of 20-Subtype mRNA Flu Vaccine
Development of 20-Subtype mRNA Flu Vaccine

Promising results in animal models pave the way for clinical trials of a 20-subtype mRNA flu vaccine.

July 2023

Flu Vaccine Protects Against Cardiac Complications
Flu Vaccine Protects Against Cardiac Complications in Heart Failure

Influenza vaccination reduces cardiac complications and prevents influenza infections in individuals with heart failure.

July 2023

Vaccine Booster Enhances Long-Term Antibody Respon
Vaccine Booster Enhances Long-Term Antibody Response

Administration of a vaccine booster improves the durability of the antibody response, providing greater long-term clinical protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection.

July 2023

Cochrane Review Confirms Effectiveness of COVID-19
Cochrane Review Confirms Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines

Most COVID-19 vaccines demonstrate efficacy in protecting against infection and severe illness, according to a comprehensive Cochrane review.

July 2023

Myopericarditis Risk Following COVID-19 mRNA Vacci
Myopericarditis Risk Following COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination

A systematic review and meta-analysis investigate the risk of myopericarditis following COVID-19 mRNA vaccination.

July 2023

Nasal Vaccine Could Enhance COVID-19 Protection
Nasal Vaccine Could Enhance COVID-19 Protection

Mucosal TLR2-activating protein-based vaccination induces potent pulmonary immunity and protection against SARS-CoV-2 in mice, suggesting a potential improvement in COVID-19 defense.

June 2023

FDA Authorizes Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters for Chil
FDA Authorizes Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters for Children

The FDA approves bivalent vaccines for COVID-19 boosters in children aged 5 and above, offering protection against both the Wuhan and Omicron variants.

June 2023

Vaccine-Preventable Bacterial Meningitis: A Persis
Vaccine-Preventable Bacterial Meningitis: A Persistent Threat

Despite the availability of vaccines for decades, bacterial meningitis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, necessitating ongoing efforts to improve vaccine coverage and safety.

June 2023

WHO Urges Vaccination Against Monkeypox
WHO Urges Vaccination Against Monkeypox

In addition to advocating for monkeypox vaccination, the WHO stresses the importance of improving polio vaccine coverage and administering COVID-19 boosters.

May 2023

Vaccination Reduces Long COVID Consultations
Vaccination Reduces Long COVID Consultations

Referrals to long COVID clinics see a significant drop following vaccination rollout, indicating the vaccine’s effectiveness in reducing long-term COVID-19 symptoms.

May 2023