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Research explaining how humans develop malaria immunity
New research is uncovering how humans develop immunity to malaria and could assist in developing programs dedicated to eradicating the parasitic infection. Read More »
Haiti cholera outbreak yet to peak, WHO reports
The World Health Organization has warned that the cholera outbreak in Haiti that has resulted in 3,651 deaths has yet to peak. Read More »
GAVI seeks to raise vaccination funds
An advocacy group attempting to raise $3.7 billion has been created by the Global Alliance for Vaccine Immunization in an effort to make up for a shortfall resulting from the global financial crisis and reduced donor contributions. Read More »
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CDC says adult vaccination rates lagging
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report has shown that vaccination rates for adults ages 19 and older continued to fall below optimal levels in 2009, though some conditions, like influenza and hepatitis B, saw improvement. Read More »
Study shows influenza vaccine effectiveness for young children
A Finnish research study has presented promising data that may show the effectiveness of flu vaccines for younger children, which they hope will prompt countries to immunize children between the ages of six and 35 months. Read More »
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