An experimental vaccine that could eliminate the deadly parasite that causes malaria was announced in the U.S. today. The vaccine, which so far has only been tested in mice, would not offer people immunity like most regular shots. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Lujon is a new disease emergent in Africa. Although confirmed cases have so far been limited to 5, 4 of those have died. picked by pocksucket 6 months ago

Natural News is reporting that the new swine flu vaccine due out this October, will be made from the kidneys of diseased African Green Monkeys.
The process is a bit disgusting. Who has the patent is disturbing. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

The study was only a small proof-of-principle test, and its approach is not practical on a large scale. However, it shows that scientists may finally be on the right track to developing an effective vaccine against one of mankind's top killers. A vaccine that uses modified live parasites just entered human testing. picked by kakana 4 months ago

A Swedish HIV vaccine study conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet (KI), Karolinska University Hospital and the Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control (SMI) has produced surprisingly good results. Over 90 per cent of the subjects in the phase 1 trials developed an immune response to HIV. picked by lkrofct 2 years ago

For the first time in world history, an experimental vaccine has prevented infection with the AIDS virus, a watershed event in the deadly epidemic and a surprising result.

Even though the benefit is modest, "it's the first evidence that we could have a safe and effective preventive vaccine," says Col. Jerome Kim. picked by Steffanie 2 months ago

The World Health Organization says a vaccine which can prevent a diarrhoea and vomiting virus should be given to all children as a routine vaccination. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

SCIENTISTS at a British pharmaceutical firm have developed a vaccine to curb high blood pressure, an advance over pills that cause side effects. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Scientists were able to isolate two antibodies responsible for resistance to the disease in an African patient. The discovery could be key to the development of a vaccine. picked by 2manyusernames 3 months ago

Doctors' reports show that girls of 12 and 13 have experienced convulsions, fever and paralysis after being given the vaccine, which is now administered in schools as part of efforts to prevent women developing cancer. *England's having a rough week* picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Vaccine works similar to vaccines for microorganisms, training your body to view cocaine as a bad invader.

* Thirty-eight percent produced anti-cocaine antibodies picked by tgkprog 2 months ago

The number of evangelical Christianity churches have seen a huge increase in Africa. They face a lot of competition for customers not only due to the number of competitors but also the incredible poverty of the people. One way they compete is to name children witches and remind the parents that God said "thou shalt not suffer A witch to live" picked by 2manyusernames 2 months ago

The recall is for 1.2 million doses of the vaccine for Hib, which protects against meningitis, pneumonia and other serious infections, and a combination vaccine for Hib and hepatitis B. The vaccine is recommended for all children under 5 and is usually given in a three-shot series, starting at 2 months old. picked by marli 2 years ago

Most scientists involved in Aids research believe that a vaccine against HIV is further away than ever and some have admitted that effective immunisation against the virus may never be possible. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Australian researchers are trialling a vaccine that could dramatically reduce skin cancer rates in those treated.

The vaccine targets a virus known to be a precursor to a large proportion of skin tumours. picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

A study by a Montana State University researcher suggests a new avenue for developing a vaccine against genital herpes and other diseases caused by herpes simplex viruses. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

Fluffy koalas are turning into little sponges of sexually-transmitted diseases - and scientists now plan to combat the rise in the number infected with chlamydia. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Major pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline has been accused of pressuring poor Third World parents into enrolling their children in experimental drug trials that have led to the deaths of at least 12 infants. picked by karenben 12 months ago

The Seattle Biomedical Research Institute will pay volunteers as much as $4,000 to be bitten by mosquitoes infected with malaria. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

The virus causes haemorrhagic disease - meaning it can cause internal and external bleeding. The first victim was a woman from Zambia flown to South Africa for treatment. A paramedic who accompanied her and a nurse from the clinic where she was taken also died.
*Yikes!* picked by Bornbad 1 year ago