Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
Flu shots less effective in people who are obese, study finds
October 25, 2011
The various health risks associated with being overweight or obese are well known, but a new study now suggests that this extra weight may also make your annual flu shot less effective. [+] more
Boise State Researchers Create Promising Vaccine for Staph Infection
October 24, 2011
Boise State researchers have created a new vaccine that shows high promise in preventing Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause a range of illnesses such as skin infections and pneumonia. [+] more
HPV May Be Linked to Heart Attack, Stroke in Women
October 24, 2011
It's well known that several types of human papillomavirus (HPV) cause most cases of cervical cancer. Now new research suggests that some of these same types of HPV may also increase a woman's likelihood of having a heart attack and/or stroke -- even without any other risk factors. [+] more
Malaria vaccine may have potential to save millions
October 20, 2011
After more than 30 years of work, researchers have for the first time succeeded in creating a vaccine against malaria, a disease that kills nearly 800,000 a year, most of them children. The work grew from a partnership that raises hope for attacking other diseases in the developing world. [+] more
