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

Medicine & Technology Feb 27, 2017

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?

Feb 22, 2017

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

Feb 17, 2017

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

Feb 03, 2017

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

Jan 03, 2016

The vaccine targets the tangles found in the brains that can cause the memory loss.

California State Senate Passes School Vaccination Bill

May 19, 2015

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

May 08, 2015

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

May 08, 2015

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

Apr 10, 2015

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.

Phase One Trial for New Ebola Vaccine Complete

Mar 27, 2015

Phase 1 Trial for New Ebola Vaccine

Disneyland Measles Outbreak Could Result in Tougher Laws

Mar 04, 2015

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

Jan 24, 2015

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.

Experimental ZMapp Treatment Off To Liberia to Begin Clinical Trials

Jan 24, 2015

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

Jan 14, 2015

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?

Jan 13, 2015

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.