A new coronavirus variant has raised new—and old—questions about vaccines. The Omicron mutation of COVID-19 has only been public knowledge for a few weeks, but has caused a global impact. Vaccine development has evolved, too. […]
Every year, hundreds fall victim to the influenza virus, leading to hospitalizations and even death. There are antiviral drugs, and scientists and the WHO have made advances in the vaccination programs, the . […]
Two Instagram-based, vaccine card forgers face felony charges in New York. The duo sold fake vaccine cards to knowing clients and entered some people fraudulently into New York’s immunization database. Forgery takes many surprising forms. […]
Human trials will soon begin for an HIV vaccine made by Moderna. The treatment is an mRNA vaccine, meaning it teaches the body to trigger an immune response to certain proteins. It’s the largest drug breakthrough for HIV to date. […]
Misinformation on Facebook about COVID-19 vaccines plays a part in vaccine hesitancy. A recent study found that more than half the misleading information on the popular social media site can be traced back to just 12 individuals. New scientific discoveries lead to changes in recommendations for the public. […]
In spite of all the HIV prevention efforts, a vaccine will be required to end the global HIV-1 pandemic. The challenge in the development of such a vaccine appears unprecedented. […]
Medical misinformation can be dangerous—sometimes lethal. The coronavirus pandemic is no exception, leading to outrageous claims about the disease and its cure. Covid vaccines definitely don’t spread via inhalation or touch. […]
Vaccines are made from killed or live attenuated bacteria or viruses. There are several ways to make a vaccine in the world, each made for a specific type of pathogen. The purpose of injecting them is to boost the body’s immune system to that particular pathogen. […]
The world has witnessed many disease outbreaks. Hence, vaccine development never stops. It is crucial for overcoming deadly infectious illnesses. The development of one specific vaccine may take months/years of hard work, testing, and reexamining to finally reach optimum results. […]
A vaccine incentive program offers free beer for getting a COVID-19 vaccination. By posting proof of getting a COVID-19 shot on social media with the hashtag #ShotforSam, internet users could win their choice of Samuel Adams beer. Ales and lagers are the two major beer categories. […]
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