Drink Up! Volunteers Swallow Bacteria That Causes Typhoid
Scientists went on a hunt for human guinea pigs to test out a new vaccine — and they got them!
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Survey Estimates Over Half Of Adolescents In North Carolina Getting Vaccinated Against HPV
A recent survey shows more people in North Carolina are getting vaccinated to prevent sexually transmitted infections, suggesting that over half of adolescents in the state have had at least o
Pregnant Women Should Still Get The Flu Vaccine, Doctors Advise
Researchers and physicians say a study suggesting a link between the flu vaccine and miscarriage in a limited population is cause for more research, not a reason to change vaccination recommendations.
Fall Weather Headed Your Way? Time For Flu Shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics reminds us that shots — not a nasal spray — are the most effective way to protect kids 6 months and older against the flu.
A 'Vaccine For Addiction' Is No Simple Fix
Scientists are trying to develop a vaccine to block the euphoria of heroin without interfering with other pain relief. The Trump administration hopes the approach might help with the opioid epidemic.
A Botched Vaccine Campaign For Measles Killed 15 Children in South Sudan
The children, all under age 5, died of severe sepsis and toxicity. How could something like this have happened?
Powerful New Ebola Vaccine Heads To Congo To Help Stop Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been fighting a small Ebola outbreak since April. Now its government has given the green light to use a new Ebola vaccine.
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About Global Pandemics And Killer Viruses?
We live in a hyperinfectious era. Test your knowledge of the diseases all around us.
First Ebola Vaccine Likely To Stop The Next Outbreak
The results are in from the clinical trials of a new vaccine — and it looks like a potent weapon. In fact, they are already stockpiling it.
#NPRWormWeek: The Scientist Who's Waging A War On Worms
Scientist Peter Hotez has spent nearly 40 years trying to treat and eliminate the diseases that worms can cause. And he won't let the "ick" factor stop him.