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Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia
Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n
Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from

Unveiling genetic insights: How PAI-1 polymorphisms influence COVID-19 outcomes

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterPAI-1 genetic variations impact blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19, potentially guiding personalized treatments. Credit: Dr. Beate Heissig from
Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

by Georgia Parmelee,Emory UniversitySwine α-H1N2 transmits efficiently via the air after a short exposure. A Schematic of experimental procedure to naïve recipients. B Schematic of procedure , w

Researchers develop triage system to enhance pandemic preparedness

by Georgia Parmelee,Emory UniversitySwine α-H1N2 transmits efficiently via the air after a short exposure. A Schematic of experimental procedure to naïve recipients. B Schematic of procedure , w
Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t

Increasing children's immunity to deadly diseases through improved vaccine strategy

by University College LondonField workers recruit participants for the pneumococcal vaccine study in Blantyre. Credit:Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Program.Offering a booster dose or changing t
Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f

Q&A: Virologist discusses deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, a familiar but formidable foe

by Ekaterina Pesheva,Harvard Medical SchoolAnopheles gambiae mosquito, feeding on blood. Credit: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionA New Hampshire resident recently died f
A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a vaccine against Lyme disease enters late-stage clinical trials, scientists around the globe are already

A Lyme vaccine is in late-stage trials. Could an anti-tick vaccine be next?

by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a vaccine against Lyme disease enters late-stage clinical trials, scientists around the globe are already
Study finds hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection during omicron linked to morbidity

Study finds hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection during omicron linked to morbidity

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron era, hospital-onset severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remained associated with increased morbidity and mortality, according to a

Study finds hospital-onset SARS-CoV-2 infection during omicron linked to morbidity

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron era, hospital-onset severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection remained associated with increased morbidity and mortality, according to a
Scientists developing a monoclonal antibody to neutralize Nipah virus one of the deadliest zoonotic pathogens

Scientists developing a monoclonal antibody to neutralize Nipah virus one of the deadliest zoonotic pathogens

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressGraph showing the percent change in weight from baseline in mice with Nipah virus disease, treated with either hu1F5, hu12B2, or both antibodies. Open symbols indicate

Scientists developing a monoclonal antibody to neutralize Nipah virus one of the deadliest zoonotic pathogens

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressGraph showing the percent change in weight from baseline in mice with Nipah virus disease, treated with either hu1F5, hu12B2, or both antibodies. Open symbols indicate
Elucidating host-microbe interactions to address vector-borne diseases

Elucidating host-microbe interactions to address vector-borne diseases

by Serena Crawford,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.023In a new study, Yale researchers identify the targets in the human body to whi

Elucidating host-microbe interactions to address vector-borne diseases

by Serena Crawford,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.023In a new study, Yale researchers identify the targets in the human body to whi
Scientists identify 'unconventional' new pathway for TB vaccines

Scientists identify 'unconventional' new pathway for TB vaccines

by Hackensack Meridian HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114426An "unconventional" immune response now identified by scientists from

Scientists identify 'unconventional' new pathway for TB vaccines

by Hackensack Meridian HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114426An "unconventional" immune response now identified by scientists from