WANTED: UK is Offering About $800 to Volunteers of its First COVID-19 Vaccine Human Trial

Medicine & Technology Apr 22, 2020

The United Kingdom is looking for 500 volunteers to test its first vaccine against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Each participant will receive up to $772 for participating in one of Britain's most decisive moments.

29% Similarity Between Coronavirus and Rubella Virus Can Help MMR Vaccine Fight Off COVID-19: Study

Apr 22, 2020

The MMR vaccine could possibly lessen the effects of coronavirus, scientists from Cambridge University claim. Their study reveals that the coronavirus and the rubella virus have similarities in structure, which can attribute to some protection against COVID-19 if a person was previously vaccinated with MMR. Click the link above to find out more.

A Quicker Solution to Coronavirus May Be Vaccines That Are 50% Effective, Scientists Claim

Apr 15, 2020

Time is running out as coronavirus cases and deaths just seem to be piling up. Scientists need to come up with a treatment or vaccine fast. A recent study claims that being pressed for time, an ‘incomplete’ immunity might be sufficient enough to battle the pandemic. They claim that any vaccine that is approved might not need to be 100 percent effective. Click the link above to learn more.

Anti-Vaxxers Sow Seeds of Doubt That Could Limit the Success of Future Coronavirus Vaccines

Apr 15, 2020

Experts found a 40% overlap between those who are skeptical about the safety of the vaccine and those people who believe that the CDC exaggerates the risks of COVID-19 after analyzing the two overlapping Pew Research Survey data sets.

Scientists Found an Isolated Coronavirus Mutation in India That Could Threaten Vaccine Development

Apr 14, 2020

A coronavirus strain found in India showed a mutation in its mechanism in binding to human cells that could threaten vaccine development around the globe.

World, Meet NIH's Kizzmekia Corbett: Leader of Clinical Trial in Search of Coronavirus Vaccine

Apr 13, 2020

The National Institute of Health's Kizzmekia Corbett is the leader of the clinical trial in search of a vaccine for coronavirus. This young woman is praised by her superiors and is deemed as the "best fit" for the job. The first stages of the clinical trials started early in March and many are counting on her and her team to quickly come up with a cure to fight the pandemic. How does she handle all the stress? Click the link above to find out.

Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be Ready in Six Months, Says Oxford University

Apr 08, 2020

Good news! The researchers behind the major Oxford University drug trial say that COVID-19 vaccine could be ready as early as in autumn.

This Drug Is Voted As the Most Effective Coronavirus Cure Possible By 6,000 Doctors Worldwide

Apr 04, 2020

The majority of 6,200 doctors from 30 countries said the malaria drug was the most effective against coronavirus.

The Gates Foundation Partners with Private Firms to Combat Coronavirus

Mar 13, 2020

At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, everyone is committed to doing everything they can to lessen that burden particularly for the poorest people of the world who are frequently hit the hardest by epidemics, and now, this pandemic coronavirus, and its aftermath.

More Than a Year to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine Despite Progress in Medical Research? Why?

Mar 11, 2020

As the new coronavirus spreads, the numbers globally, increase in terms of deaths, tested positive, and seen signs and symptoms.

Bad News For Children - There Is A Mismatch In The Flu Shot

Jan 18, 2020

This year's flu vaccine is good match for a common strain of the flu that is especially tough on children.

HIV Vaccine Could Be Available in 2021, Expert Says

Jan 02, 2020

By 2021, experts are positive that they can introduce a vaccine for HIV.

A Trial Vaccine Was Able To Successfully Wipe Out Breast Cancer in Florida Patient

Nov 26, 2019

After 12 weeks of receiving vaccine shots, Lee Mercker, a Flordia resident, was declared cancer-free

Congo Says No to Johnson & Johnson's Experimental Vaccine

Jul 19, 2019

DRC's health minister has disapproved the use of the pharmaceutical giant, Johnson & Johnson's, new trial vaccine.

Study Reveals Extremely Low Vaccine Popularity in Rich Countries

Jun 28, 2019

Richer countries have less faith in vaccines as compared to countries with the rampant cases of poverty.