Vaccines in the News
Vaccines in the News
WHO Launches First Ever Synchronized Switch To New Polio Vaccine In 150 Countries
April 20, 2016
In a very bold move, the World Health Organization (WHO) announces its plan to do the first-ever synchronized polio vaccine switch across 150 countries. [+] more
Why I'm Glad My Daughter Is Autistic
April 20, 2016
This is my daughter and she is autistic. More specifically, she has Asperger's, which is a kind of high functioning autism on the spectrum. She is 12 years old and like every kid, she's one of my greatest loves and also one of my greatest challenges. [+] more
Flu Vaccines Might be Aiming at the Wrong Target, Study Shows
April 20, 2016
A new study may help explain why flu vaccines work so poorly. It finds that when testing how well an experimental new vaccine works, researchers may be looking in the wrong place - or at least they're not looking in all the places they should. [+] more
5 Tips to Prevent Cancers You Didn't Know Were Caused by Viruses
April 20, 2016
Scientists are continually searching for the next big breakthrough in cancer research. But so much of what has already been discovered on how to reduce cancer risk is not being put into practice. [+] more
