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·December 18, 2017·5 min read

New Vaccine Technology Shows Promise as a Tool to Combat the Opioid Crisis

A new vaccine blocks the effects of heroin by preventing the drug from crossing the blood-brain barrier. Researchers believe the vaccine could be helpful in curbing the opioid epidemic.

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·September 14, 2017·3 min read

Study Investigates Vaccine and Oral Medication to Stop Alzheimer’s Years Before it Begins

Researchers are testing a new vaccine and oral medication that could delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease from developing in those with a genetic predisposition.

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·May 15, 2017·4 min read

More Than Half of Eligible US Travelers Skip Their Pre-Trip Measles Vaccine

Researchers say better adherence to vaccines is needed to help prevent measles epidemics occurring in the U.S.

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·March 9, 2017·5 min read

Parental Concerns Reduce Uptake of Flu Vaccines in Children

Disinformation and concern about vaccine safety appear to be negatively influencing parents when it comes deciding whether or not to vaccinate their children, a new study reports.

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·January 25, 2017·6 min read

‘Psychology Vaccine’ Could Help Immunize Public Against Fake News on Climate Change

While misinformation can cancel our accurate statements about climate change, researchers report that delivering a 'vaccine, or preemptive exposure, to fragments of misinformation may cancel out the negative false news and help preserve the facts.