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NHS urge parents to book MMR vaccination for children
The NHS is campaigning for parents and carers to book their children for the MMR vaccination by sending reminders through text, email and letters.
In...
Accum A1-reprogrammed vaccine cured 80% of animals with pre-established lymphoma
Defence Therapeutics Inc, a Canadian biopharmaceutical company specialising in developing immune-oncology vaccines and drug delivery technologies, are pleased to report that Defence’s novel vaccine...
The current approach to measles vaccination is not working
The current approach to measles vaccination is unlikely to eliminate the disease, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.
The research, which...
The NHS Autumn COVID booster is now available
People aged 65 and over will be able to book their autumn COVID booster through the national booking system, as of 13 September.
This means...
New universal flu vaccine protective against Influenza A and B
A new universal flu vaccine can protect against diverse variants of both influenza A and B, according to a study from the Institute for...
T cells play an important role in immune response, according to new research
A research team from Germany has found that T cells play a pivotal role in the body’s immune response to viral infections.
There are 600...
COVID vaccines are safe for patients with heart failure
COVID vaccines are associated with a decreased risk of death in patients with heart failure, according to research.
In new research presented at ESC Congress...
NHS to roll out the next generation bivalent COVID vaccine ahead of winter
The NHS will be the first healthcare system to use the next generation bivalent COVID vaccine in the autumn booster rollout.
In an exciting new...
New mRNA cancer vaccine eliminates tumours
A new mRNA-based cancer vaccine shows potential in eliminating tumours and preventing recurrence in mice.
Cancer vaccines are a controversial topic with plenty of research...
Researchers design a mathematical model to understand COVID-19 outbreaks
A new study employed a mathematical model to address COVID-19 outbreaks and variants of concern.
A study published in eLife finds that it is a necessity that...
New tuberculosis vaccine is safe and causes fewer side effects than BCG
Evidence suggests that a new tuberculosis vaccine – called VPM1002 – is equally as safe as the BCG vaccine and causes fewer side effects.
Tuberculosis...
New RSV vaccine demonstrates excellent protection
A new RSV vaccine has been shown to provide robust protection against infection in a rodent study at Boston Children's Hospital.
The research was performed...
Defence Therapeutics’ technology optimises cancer vaccine efficacy
Biotechnology experts Defence Therapeutics are leading the fight against cancer and infectious diseases. Discover how their revolutionary drug enhancer platform is elevating cancer vaccine...
Accelerated monkeypox vaccine rollout in London
Monkeypox vaccine rollout will be accelerated by the NHS in London, vaccinating high-risk patients.
Monkeypox is a rare infection commonly found in west or central...
Vaccine rollout prevented 10% of Covid infections in NHS staff
New research suggests that the rapid vaccine rollout in the UK prevented 10% of Covid infections among NHS staff.
Evidence shows that the Covid vaccine...
WHO: Vaccines key to combatting drug-resistant infections crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that increasing vaccine development and access will be a crucial weapon in the fight against drug-resistant infections.
Antimicrobial...
WHO: Alarming data shows childhood vaccinations are declining
Official data from WHO and UNICEF finds the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in around 30 years.
In the UK, children up to 15...
Young men have highest risk of heart inflammation after COVID vaccine
Canadian researchers have identified that young males are at the highest risk of experiencing heart inflammation following mRNA COVID vaccination, although this is rare.
The...
New universal influenza B vaccine offers extensive protection
A new universal influenza B vaccine offers a strong defence against different strains and improved immune protection.
A new study by biomedical scientists from the Institute...
Omicron subvariants evade vaccines better than previous COVID strains
Evidence from a Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons study reveals that vaccines and antibody treatments are less effective against newly discovered...