Vaccines

Doctors in Tambaram organised an awareness rally on Saturday to promote the HPV vaccine for girls under 14.

24. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Jorge Carrasco, president of the Chilean Society of Pediatrics, said flu vaccine coverage for children under five stands at only 60.54%, below the 80% target.

Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a nanodisc platform that mimics viral membranes, uncovering hidden interactions in HIV and Ebola proteins that traditional methods miss. The technology allows for more accurate study of antibody responses, potentially accelerating vaccine development. The findings appear in Nature Communications.

11. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Researchers led by Flinders University have identified the molecular trigger behind a rare blood clotting disorder linked to adenovirus-based COVID-19 vaccines and infections. The immune system mistakes an adenovirus protein for the human blood protein PF4, leading to harmful antibodies in extremely rare cases. The discovery, detailed in the New England Journal of Medicine, paves the way for safer vaccines.

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have created an experimental nasal spray vaccine that protects mice against multiple respiratory threats, including COVID-19, flu, bacterial pneumonia, and allergens. The vaccine activates the lungs' innate immune system for months, offering broad defense without targeting specific pathogens. Published in Science on February 19, the study suggests potential for human trials soon.

18. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a more effective therapeutic vaccine for HPV-related cancers by rearranging components in a DNA-based nanoparticle. This structural adjustment significantly enhances the immune system's ability to target and destroy tumors. The findings, published in Science Advances, highlight the importance of molecular arrangement in vaccine design.