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Immunology

Skin stretching enables needle-free vaccine delivery in mice

Researchers show that stretching the skin stimulates immune cells and increases the skin's ability to absorb large molecules, including those present in vaccines. In an article published September 17 in Cell Reports, they ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Illinois' Cook County confirms second suburban measles case of the year, in 4-year-old child

Health officials have confirmed the second case of measles in suburban Cook County this year—in a 4-year-old, unvaccinated child.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Investigators pave the way for next-generation TB vaccine

Tuberculosis, or TB, an airborne bacterial respiratory infection, is one of humanity's oldest foes and is today the world's leading cause of death from infectious disease, claiming more than 1.2 million lives each year. The ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Rwanda reconsiders malaria vaccines amid surprise surge

After years of progress in reducing malaria cases, Rwanda is confronting a surprising resurgence and signs of treatment resistance that have forced officials to revisit vaccine intervention the country once declined.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ebola vaccination begins in southern Congo

Vaccination for those exposed to the Ebola virus and front-line health workers has begun in southern Kasai province, the World Health Organization said Sunday.

Vaccination

What's going on with the COVID-19 vaccine?

New proposed federal restrictions on who can get COVID-19 vaccinations has caused confusion and worry across the country. Some states, including California, have decided to break away from federal guidelines and create their ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

How long will California's COVID surge continue?

The coronavirus has muscled its way back into the headlines in recent weeks amid a summer wave of the illness and growing difficulties in getting the vaccine, as well as efforts by the Trump administration that could make ...

Medical economics

Can you get the updated COVID shot in your state?

Amid confusion at the federal level about access to updated COVID-19 vaccines, several states are taking steps this fall to make sure that residents have broad access to the shots.

Pediatrics

Earlier measles vaccine could help curb global outbreak

The global measles outbreak must trigger an urgent debate into whether a vaccine should be recommended earlier to better protect against the highly contagious disease during infancy, a new review states.

HIV & AIDS

HIV vaccine study uncovers powerful new antibody target

In the long battle to create an effective HIV vaccine, scientists have made a major leap forward. A new study shows that a series of vaccines can coax the immune system to produce powerful antibodies capable of blocking a ...

Medical economics

RSV immunization has saved Australia millions in hospital costs

A statewide immunization program for infants against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which began in 2024, has already resulted in 57% lower than expected hospitalizations in WA, saving the health system $6.2–6.9 million, ...