Vaccine

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Why fast-tracking COVID-19 vaccines can be dangerous

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, July 15, 2020 at 02:58pm

The speed at which researchers and pharma companies are developing the COVID-19 vaccines has been described as "unprecedented" by many experts.
Horseshoe crab blood may be crucial for development of an effective COVID-19 vaccine

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, July 11, 2020 at 01:23pm

In their desperate bid to come up with a cure, experts are now looking at harvesting horseshoe crab blood. Read on to know more.
Century-old TB vaccine may bring down mortality rates of COVID-19

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, July 10, 2020 at 08:00pm

According to the findings of a preliminary study, a century-old tuberculosis vaccine may play a crucial role in reducing fatalities of COVID-19 infection.
What if there's no vaccine for COVID-19? Antibodies and antiviral drugs may be the saviours

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, July 10, 2020 at 05:36pm

In the absence of a vaccine, many experts advocate the efficacy of antibodies and anti-virals in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to know more.
New study says MMR vaccine may help prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms: Should you get the shot?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, June 22, 2020 at 07:16pm

Vaccination with MMR may be especially effective for health care workers who can easily be exposed to COVID-19, say researchers.
World AIDS Vaccine Day 2020: Can we hope for an effective shield against HIV soon?

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, May 18, 2020 at 03:37pm

On the occasion of World AIDS Vaccine Day today, let us see if there is any hope of finding a cure of this disease in the near future.
HPV vaccine for cancer prevention: Who should get the shots?

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 27, 2020 at 09:10am

Vaccination is the best option to protect yourself from HPV-related cancers. Know how to get the shots -
Cases of flu-related deaths surge in the US: Here’s how you can avoid the infection

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 25, 2020 at 02:38pm

Getting the flu vaccine before the season starts is a good way to prevent the infection, say health experts.
Shingles vaccine may avert stroke risk

Posted By IANS, February 13, 2020 at 10:12am

Shingles, a viral infection caused by the chickenpox virus, is linked to an increased risk of stroke, but vaccination may prevent the risk in some older adults.
Single dose of HPV vaccine can protect you from cervical cancer

Posted By ANI, February 11, 2020 at 08:40am

HPV, which is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, can cause cervical cancer. But single vaccine can prevent this.
Cancer vaccines: Current drugs and promising clinical trials

Posted By Editorial Team, February 10, 2020 at 10:20am

Many types of cancer vaccines have shown some promise in clinical trials, but they are not yet approved to treat cancer.
Scientists supercharge mutation rate in cancer cells to create vaccine

Posted By IANS, February 09, 2020 at 11:00am

The researchers want to take their new technique for creating personalised vaccines into the clinic as early as next year.
Measles vaccine drive to target 45 million children in developing countries

Posted By Longjam Dineshwori, February 05, 2020 at 02:56pm

Measles is a very contagious respiratory infection caused by the rubeola virus. Read on to know the symptoms of the illness.
New vaccine to stop bovine TB developed: Study

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, December 01, 2019 at 11:44pm

Researchers have developed a novel vaccine and complementary skin test to protect cattle against bovine tuberculosis (bovine TB).
New type of vaccine might ease diarrhoea

Posted By IANS, November 22, 2019 at 11:57am

According to the findings published in the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, a new vaccine for diarrhoea has been found safe for infants and children in a clinical trial conducted in Bangladesh.Read on to know more.
Measles can destroy immunity: Know how to deal with it

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, November 04, 2019 at 09:24pm

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease than can be easily prevented with vaccination. But despite this, it is still one of the main reasons of child mortality.
Save your child from type 1 diabetes: Say ‘yes’ to rotavirus vaccination

Posted By Jahnavi Sarma, October 13, 2019 at 02:53pm

Rotavirus is highly contagious, and a new study says that it can give your child type 1 diabetes. Vaccination is the only way out.
5 reasons why you should not put off your flu vaccine

Posted By Paras Hemrajani, October 01, 2019 at 03:43pm

Not taking some crucial immunisation shots can come back to bite you. Read on to know why you should never miss your flu vaccine.
Dengue fever: All you need to know about this mosquito-borne disease

Posted By Juhi Kumari, September 25, 2019 at 02:16pm

With increasing prevalence of dengue fever in India, it becomes important to know about the condition better to prevent its onset in the first place.
Researchers discover vaccine to treat herpes

Posted By ANI, September 23, 2019 at 08:32am

According to a recent study published in the journal Science Immunology, the newly developed herpes vaccine can stimulate three types of antibodies: one that blocks the herpes virus from entering cells, and two others that ensure the virus doesn't turn off innate immune system protective functions.