Vaccines

The results of the trial revealed that the tablet reduced the rate of infection with influenza by 48%.

The institute has made the development of the vaccine “one of its highest priorities.”

A new bill introduced by a group of senators aims to boost universal flu vaccine research by $1 billion over the next 5 years, as health officials continue to investigate the cause of the flu shot’s low efficacy.

A panel of experts in a recent symposium discuss how dental professionals can play an integral role in increasing HPV vaccination rates and decreasing HPV-related cancer.

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has included HEPLISAV-B on its list of recommended products for use to vaccinate adults against hepatitis B.

While a new report has found that the flu vaccine has been just 36% effective this year, a recent study suggests that history of exposure to flu may, in part, be to blame.

Massive vaccination campaigns launched in Brazil and Nigeria strive to quell ongoing outbreaks.

Providing investments in 10 vaccines during a 15-year period in low- and middle-income nations could prevent 36 million deaths and 24 million cases of poverty related to medical reasons.

Although rare, children inoculated against chicken pox can present with herpes zoster at or near the vaccination site.