Whooping cough vaccine is not working as well as it used to

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.13.2019 17:58 PM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the vaccine is less effective because the bacteria that cause this disease has mutated.

Nasal Flu Vaccine Warnings From Federal Should Not Last Long, Study Suggests

04.26.2017 03:13 AM

A new analysis shows that it would be detrimental for the country if the nasal influenza vaccines would not be recommended despite its effectiveness against flu.

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Resurfaces:Threat To Humankind

04.18.2017 18:11 PM

The vaccine has been very effective in various diseases, however, the rate of infections it prevents are still increasing and continues to resurface as time passes by.

New Rotavirus Vaccine Could Prevent Hundreds Of Children's Death From Diarrheal Disease A Day

03.25.2017 05:41 AM

A new vaccine for Rotavirus has been developed and is expected to be the solution for this virus that cause thousands of deaths.

Vaccine-Autism Link Study is Allegedly Part of Trump Administration's $54 Billion Budget Cut

03.13.2017 00:50 AM

President Donald Trump's stance to study the alleged link between vaccine and autism stirs fear of hampered study and minimal funding among health sector.

Vaccine Creates Fear, Is It Really A Life-Saving Shot?

02.27.2017 17:44 PM

Vaccine came as a hero along with the emerging infectious diseases however; some unproven “myth” creates issue disproving its use in some countries.

Vaccine Policy: Donald Trump Plans To Investigate Safety Of Vaccines?

02.22.2017 15:33 PM

United States Administration goes concerned with the side effects of vaccines. What is the possible procedure in order for the US government to achieve a better outcome regarding the effects of getting a shot?

Flu Vaccine Proves Greater Effectiveness Against Viruses This Season

02.17.2017 15:42 PM

The importance of getting a flu vaccine was again proven this season. United States health officials have reported that flu vaccine is a good match for viruses in the current time.

Polio Vaccine Update: The More Stable & Safer Approach In Vaccine Manufacture

02.03.2017 19:05 PM

A new approach in manufacturing Polio Vaccine was discovered eliminating the risk for the recurrence of the infectious disease and replacing the unstable and crucial current manufacture of vaccine.

Scientists Develop Vaccine Against Alzheimer's Disease

01.03.2016 22:34 PM

The vaccine targets the tangles found in the brains that can cause the memory loss. An emerging study tackles a possible vaccine that fights against the tau protein present in people suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

California State Senate Passes School Vaccination Bill

05.19.2015 16:14 PM

The controversial vaccine bill that has been moving through the state house and senate of California has been passed by the Senate after only an hour of debate.

A Promising Vaccine May Reveal an End to West Nile in the States

05.08.2015 19:46 PM

The first human trials of an investigational vaccine against West Nile virus have begun. Researchers will evaluate the efficacy of the vaccine in the clinical trials which are taking place at Duke University. Currently there is no approved vaccine for use in humans.

New Research Finds Measles Weakens Immune System for Up to Three Years

05.08.2015 14:09 PM

If the advocates for immunization didn't have a strong enough case already, they can now add another arrow to their quiver. It turns out children who contract measles not only suffer a potential life threatening illness, but their immune system takes a whack for up to three years afterwards.

California Lawmakers Advance Bill Requiring School Children Vaccinations

04.10.2015 00:05 AM

California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require school children in the state to be vaccinated despite the pleas of both parents and doctors.

Ebola Virus Cure and Treatments: Phase One Trial for New Ebola Vaccine Complete

03.27.2015 16:22 PM

Phase 1 Trial for New Ebola Vaccine It's not in the news as much, but the Ebola outbreak is still an ongoing struggle in parts of West Africa. In response many groups around the world are attempting to rush research on a potential vaccine.

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Could Result in Tougher Laws

03.04.2015 16:49 PM

In the past it has been easy for parents who did not wish to vaccinate their children to obtain an exemption. In many cases it only required the signing of a piece of paper. However, such exclusions may not be so easy to obtain in the future thanks to this year's highly publicized Disneyland measles outbreak.

Experimental ZMapp Treatment Off To Liberia to Begin Clinical Trials

01.24.2015 14:57 PM

The experimental ZMapp treatment created by Mapp Biopharmaceutical will soon begin human clinical tries in the United States and Liberia, following efforts to boost production capacity.

The Universal Flu Vaccine: How Long Until It's Here

01.14.2015 22:11 PM

The flu is already upon us this season―and it's a cunning strain. But future outbreaks may be mitigated by a universal vaccine already in the works.

Happiest Place on Earth or Headquarters for the Measles?

01.13.2015 22:08 PM

Disneyland may be the happiest place on Earth, but now it seems you can pay a visit to the beloved theme park and bring home more than just a pair of mouse ears. Disney has proven to us all that it is a small world after all, as a recent measles outbreak has now been traced to its California theme park.

Negative Measles Tests End Threat in Pennsylvania

01.05.2015 16:00 PM

The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a public health warning on Sunday, Dec. 28 warning of the potential for measles exposure, which they believe may have occurred at a local CVS Pharmacy in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The next day they also reported another potential exposure at the Please Touch Museum. Fortunately, these potential measles threats have all tested negative, and it appears that the measles outbreak is no longer considered a threat by health officials.

Why the CDC Says Bay Area Residents are In For the Flu Season of Their Lives

12.23.2014 00:06 AM

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning that this year's flu season could be one of the worst to date. The CDC issued a warning on Friday that the flu season has started earlier than expected and is spreading rapidly. Already reaching 29 of the 54 states and territories, this year's flu is spreading faster than previously seen. In comparison, at the same time last year, it had only spread to four states.