October 16th 2024
A serious adverse event of motor neuropathy reported in September 2024 has resulted in a hold on the investigational new drug application.
New Vaccine Development Strategy for Leishmaniasis Shows Promise
June 3rd 2016Management of visceral leishmaniasis poses a daunting challenge, in part due to the side effects associated with the use of the traditional treatment. However, one vaccine development strategy has recently shown promising results.
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Influenza Vaccine During Pregnancy May Protect Newborn Infants
May 31st 2016The number of expecting mothers who opt for annual vaccination for influenza during pregnancy remains relatively low; however, the results of a new study suggest this may be changing—and that there are obvious benefits for immunization for newborns.
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Research on Universal Vaccine for Influenza Uncovers More Than Just Financial Limitations
May 2nd 2016A recent review article on the status of influenza vaccines, their short-comings, and ways to improve them suggests the potential for significant improvements in the performance of future influenza vaccines.
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New Study Finds a Link between a Person's Ethnicity and Response to the Influenza Vaccine
March 1st 2016Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA have, for the first time, identified a link between a person's genetic make-up, as well as their ethnic background, and their response to influenza vaccine.
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The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to spend $2.7 billion in emergency funds to counter the spread of Ebola. Spending categories range from over a half billion dollars for international projects to a half million dollars for regulatory work that includes monitoring for fraudulent Ebola products.
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