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Are Nasal Vaccines The Future? Scientists Explain The Rise of Needle-Free Immunisation
Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce transmission, and complement traditional vaccines.
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100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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Flu Can Be A Killer, But Some Refuse To Take A Shot
One of the biggest reasons people give for not getting the flu vaccine is that they don't think it's necessary.
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Can Protect Newborn
Immunising mothers against flu can decrease the risk of their infants getting influenza during the first four months after birth by 70 per cent, a study says.
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Vaccination During Pregnancy Cuts Baby's Flu Risk
The team examined more than 245,000 health records of pregnant women and more than 249,000 infant records for nine flu seasons from December 2005 through March 2014.
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High Dose Influenza Shots More Effective in Older People
Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly during the influenza season, new research has found.
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Microneedles: Will they take the sting out of vaccine shots?
One day your annual flu shot could come in the mail. At least that's the hope of researchers developing a new method of vaccine delivery that people could even use at home: a patch with microneedles. If needles get you squeamish, fear not. This Band-Aid-like patch could be the future of drug and vaccine delivery.Attached to the patch are microneedl...
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Are Nasal Vaccines The Future? Scientists Explain The Rise of Needle-Free Immunisation
Nasal vaccines represent a promising shift in how we prevent infectious diseases. By building immunity at the body's first line of defence, they could stop infections before they begin, reduce transmission, and complement traditional vaccines.
-
100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
-
Flu Can Be A Killer, But Some Refuse To Take A Shot
One of the biggest reasons people give for not getting the flu vaccine is that they don't think it's necessary.
-
Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy Can Protect Newborn
Immunising mothers against flu can decrease the risk of their infants getting influenza during the first four months after birth by 70 per cent, a study says.
-
Vaccination During Pregnancy Cuts Baby's Flu Risk
The team examined more than 245,000 health records of pregnant women and more than 249,000 infant records for nine flu seasons from December 2005 through March 2014.
-
High Dose Influenza Shots More Effective in Older People
Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly during the influenza season, new research has found.
-
Microneedles: Will they take the sting out of vaccine shots?
One day your annual flu shot could come in the mail. At least that's the hope of researchers developing a new method of vaccine delivery that people could even use at home: a patch with microneedles. If needles get you squeamish, fear not. This Band-Aid-like patch could be the future of drug and vaccine delivery.Attached to the patch are microneedl...
