How An Electric Shock Could One Day Protect You From Zika
Scientists are making impressive progress in creating a vaccine for Zika. And they're using a new technology that makes vaccine development faster than ever.
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Inside Each Flu Shot, Months Of Virus Tracking And Predictions
Scientists worldwide face a yearly challenge in deciding what goes into the annual flu vaccine to make it effective. The job requires keeping tabs on a massive group of speedy, shape-shifting viruses.
They're Calling This Vaccine A 'Stunning Success'
That's what the World Health Organization says about an inoculation that's on track to wipe out meningitis A in sub-Saharan Africa.
The Oral Polio Vaccine Can Go 'Feral,' But WHO Vows to Tame It
The World Health Organization will start phasing out the oral vaccine next spring.
How Did Polio Pop Up In 2 Polio-Free Countries: Ukraine And Mali?
Three new cases have raised questions about how the virus can suddenly reappear in a place where it had previously been eradicated.
Ebola Vaccine Hailed As 'Game Changer' In Fight Against The Virus
In a small trial, an experimental vaccine protected 100 percent of people at high risk for Ebola. But more data are needed to figure out exactly how well the vaccine works.
Why A Vaccine That Works Only A Third Of The Time Is Still A Good Deal
The first vaccine against a parasite — one that causes malaria — was recommended for approval. It's not as effective as researchers had hoped, but they still think it could make a big difference.
Trying To Get The World Unhooked From Hookworm
The worm infects 740 million people and causes anemia and loss of protein. A vaccine is in the works. And some brave souls are testing it out by ... getting infected with hookworm.
Baby's Necklace Could End Up Being A Lifesaver
In countries like India, where vaccine records are kept on paper, kids often miss a dose — with potentially fatal results. Now some Yale students have come up with a high-tech (and cheap) solution.
Why Your Future Vaccination Might Not Be A Shot
Step aside, injections! The next flu vaccine you see might look more like a bandage — a patch covered in 100 microscopic needles that dissolve in the skin in just a few minutes.