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New study suggests two paths to robust Covid immunity
New laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University revealed more than one path toward robust Covid immunity.
A new study has found two forms...
Defence Therapeutics’ HPV vaccine achieves a higher humoral response than Gardasil-9
Canadian biotechnology company Defence Therapeutics has revealed that its novel HPV vaccine has demonstrated a higher humoral response than the Gardasil-9 vaccine.
The company’s new...
BIPOC representation essential in vaccine clinical trials
Dr Michele Andrasik, Senior Staff Scientist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, outlines the importance of BIPOC representation in vaccine clinical trials.
Black, Indigenous, and...
The impact of being unvaccinated from Covid in pregnancy
A new study showed that being unvaccinated from Covid in pregnancy increases the likelihood to have poor birth outcomes.
People who contracted Covid in pregnancy...
Could a vaccine tax ensure equitable vaccine distribution?
Andreas Brøgger Albertsen of Aarhus University spoke to HEQ about how a vaccine tax could ensure a more equitable global vaccine distribution during the...
Reducing vaccine hesitancy with new COVID-19 risk calculator
Australian researchers have created a COVID-19 risk calculator to encourage discourse about getting vaccinated. Health Europa spoke to Dr Kirsty Short, virologist and co-lead...
T cells from the common cold cross-protect against SARS-CoV-2
New research provides the first evidence of a protective role for T cells from the common cold at the time of SARS-CoV-2 exposure and...
Nordic Lab and TENAK: Revolutionising cold storage technology
In this eBook, Nordic Lab and TENAK, industry pioneers of cold storage solutions for the medical industry, illustrate how their innovative range of cold...
Do Covid vaccines elevate the risk of preterm births?
A new study has analysed the potential impacts of Covid vaccinations on pregnancy, revealing whether they increase the chances of preterm births.
Currently, only 31%...
Over 90% of UK people have received their first Covid vaccine
New data from the Department of Health and Social Care revealed that over 90% of the UK population aged over 12 has received their...
500,000 lives saved by COVID vaccinations in Europe
Data has revealed that around half a million lives among older adults have been saved in Europe due to the implementation of COVID vaccinations.
A...
COVID immunity inspires the next generation of vaccines
University College London (UCL) research suggests that COVID immunity could help develop the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines by inducing an immune response against...
Over 50% of UK adults receive Covid booster vaccine
New statistics have revealed that over half of the adult population in the UK has now had their Covid booster vaccine.
The UK Covid booster...
Study shows positive data on rare heart condition after COVID-19 vaccination
A study published by The BMJ provides more reassuring data on the risk of heart inflammation (myocarditis or myopericarditis) after a COVID-19 vaccination.
It confirms...
Needle-free new Covid vaccine enters clinical trial
The University of Cambridge has developed a new covid vaccine that is administered by a needle-free ‘injection’ – a blast of air that delivers...
Covid passports increase vaccine uptake in low vaccinated countries
The implementation of Covid passports has been found to increase the uptake of vaccines in countries with otherwise low vaccination coverage.
In a modelling study...
Prior infection and vaccines protect against Omicron Covid variant
One of the earliest studies to date of the Omicron Covid variant has revealed that previous COVID-19 infection and vaccinations offer some protection against...
England introducing new COVID guidelines to fight Omicron spread
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed new COVID guidelines in England as Omicron spreads quickly across the UK.
New COVID guidelines will include the return...
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant
Preliminary laboratory studies demonstrate that three doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralise the Omicron variant whilst two doses showed significantly reduced neutralised titers.
Pfizer...
Study reveals excellent 97% efficacy for HPV vaccine
New research has demonstrated that a single dose of the HPV vaccine is up to 97% effective, a significant advancement for preventing cervical cancer.
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