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- Vical Incorporated announces results of herpes vaccine trial
- NIH studying newly emerging Staphylococcus aureus strain
- University of Cincinnati researchers develop oral breast cancer vaccine
- CDC issues update on fungal meningitis outbreak
- Pfizer’s pneumococcal vaccine approved for use in Europeans aged six to 17
- Swine-origin flu variant cases continue in U.S.
- Scientist map critical portion of anti-influenza antibody
- Boy dies from superbug infection at NIH hospital
- Progress made on new TB drug
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Author Archives: Tina Redlup
New Hampshire immunizes 314 adults against pertussis
Tweet New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services’ Immunization Program, working in conjunction with the Ammonoosuc Community Health Center and the North Country Health Consortium, recently vaccinated 314 adults against pertussis. Pertussis rates in New Hampshire have been increasing, … Read More »
Staph infection vaccine trial cut short
Tweet A promising vaccine meant to protect heart surgery patients from staph infections was recently found to be no better than a placebo. The vaccine – V710 – was studied in approximately 8,000 patients in 26 countries as part of … Read More »
Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in children
Tweet According to a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, norovirus is now the leading causes of acute gastroenteritis in children younger than five seeking medical care. Between 2009 and 2010, norovirus was responsible for approximately … Read More »
New York expands call for meningococcal vaccinations
TweetThe New York Department of Health has expanded a recommendation from earlier this month calling for an increase in meningococcal vaccinations. The original alert, issued by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, called for an increase … Read More »
Fla. confirms measles case
Tweet Health department officials in Florida confirmed a case of measles on Thursday. A 41-year-old woman is believed to have contracted the disease while traveling abroad, according to the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. Facilities that the woman … Read More »
Liquid allergy drops could replace allergy shots
TweetLiquid allergy drops that work like a vaccine to slowly increase the body’s tolerance to an allergen could soon replace weekly allergy shots. Small drops of purified allergens, like dust mites or pollen, are put under a patient’s tongue. The … Read More »
Takeda Pharmaceutical submits new drug applications for pandemic influenza vaccines
TweetTakeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., announced on Wednesday that is has submitted new drug applications for cell culture-based pandemic influenza vaccines to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Takeda and Baxter International, Inc., entered into a development, license and technology … Read More »
Welsh health officials warn of measles outbreak
Tweet Welsh health officials warned on Tuesday measles have been spreading across the country at an “alarming” speed, and an endemic could leave un-vaccinated children brain-damaged or dead. The Swansea-centered outbreak could rival an outbreak that occurred in Dublin more … Read More »