The loss of about 10,000 bits of genetic information over the course of our evolutionary history differentiates humans from chimpanzees.

Experts reached a consensus that there’s a roughly 20 percent chance during the next two years of an outbreak rivaling the onslaught of illness from omicron.

Anti-vaccine activists always want a "debate" about vaccine safety and effectiveness, but it is already settled science based on evidence.

Tech bro turned COVID-19 misinformation superspreader and antivaxxer has now fully embraced "old school" vaccine-autism conspiracy theories, demonstrating how anti-COVID-19 vaccine antivaxxers frequen...

Influenza cases at sentinel influenza-like illness (ILI) and pneumonia surveillance sites have been steadily increasing.

Marine biologists have discovered the remnants of ancient RNA viruses embedded in the DNA of symbiotic organisms living inside reef-building corals.

Using mRNA tailored to each patient’s tumor, the vaccine may have staved off the return of one of the deadliest forms of cancer in half of those who received it.

Emerging evidence suggests that just one dose of the HPV vaccine is as effective as two or three—and that has huge implications for the battle against cervical cancer.

H5N5, a new subtype of the avian influenza virus, has been found in birds and raccoons in P.E.I. It's closely related to the H5N1 virus that's caused mass death among seabird populations in Atlantic Canada.

A newly-developed nanoparticle offers a more effective way to deliver a chemotherapy drug to fast growing, aggressive brain tumors.

Unlike COVID-19 and the flu, there's no vaccine for HMPV or antiviral drugs to treat it. Instead, doctors care for seriously sick patients by treating their symptoms.

Science and Tech Innovation Drive Promise of Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines...

Age-related declines in immune response pose a challenge in combating diseases later in life. Influenza (flu) infection remains a significant burden on older populations and often results in catastrophic disability in those who survive infection.

This systematic review aims to summarize the impact of vaccination against influenza, shingles, and pneumococcus on the incidence on the risk of cardiovascular events in the elderly. This protocol was developed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines.

The latest numbers from the Health Department show a sharp rise in the number of cases of the flu, with more than 17,000 people testing positive in the past fortnight. The Health Department say it’s too early to judge whether this flu season will be particularly bad but they do note the impact on...

YS Biopharma's PIKA rabies vaccine has been granted phase 3 clinical trial approval by the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines.

The 54-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital in May and is listed in serious condition.

Trial will test the experimental vaccine for safety and its ability to induce an immune response.

France confirmed its aim to launch a vaccination programme against bird flu in the autumn after results from a series of tests on the vaccination of ducks showed "satisfactory effectiveness", the farm ministry said.

medRxiv - The Preprint Server for Health Sciences...

Highlighted is an alternative model for developing new vaccines for emerging infectious diseases of pandemic importance starting with an academic institution directly transferring their technology to LMIC vaccine producers without the involvement of multinational pharma companies.

The National Institute for Communicable Diseases said there has been an increase in flu cases across the country as the winter season settles.

Types and composition of Diphtheria Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccines. There are 11 vaccines licensed by FDA to protect against these diseases.