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·May 17, 2019·4 min read

Current vaccination policies may not be enough to prevent measles resurgence

Current vaccination policies are not sufficient to eliminate measles or prevent against future epidemics in the developed world, researchers report. Introducing compulsory vaccinations before entering school would allow the US, UK and Ireland to reach stable levels of herd immunity in the next ten years, thus helping to avoid future epidemics of the most lethal vaccine-preventable disease.

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·April 27, 2019·2 min read

New research reviews the state of vaccine safety science

Researchers will present a systematic review of scientific evidence for, and against causal associations for 47 proposed adverse events following immunizations at PAS 2019. The review found that, for 12 of the 47 AEFIs in the study, a causal relationship has been established with at least one vaccine. With the exception of deltoid bursitis, where a vaccine is administered incorrectly, causing pain to the arm, the adverse reactions are very rare. For the other 35 AEFis, the evidence does not support a causal relationship between conditions, such as ASD, asthma, diabetes, multiple sclerosis or SIDs, and vaccinations.

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·March 31, 2019·4 min read

New glioblastoma vaccine shows promising results in phase Ib clinical trial

A new vaccine for glioblastoma brain cancer suspends tumor growth and is well tolerated by patients, according to the results of an early phase clinical trial.

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·January 9, 2019·5 min read

Study Explains Public Resistance to Vaccinations

Study reports past problems with vaccine research can cause hysteresis, or a negative history that stiffens the resolve of some against vaccinations. The findings shed light on why it is hard to improve vaccine uptake, even when there is overwhelming evidence of the safety and benefits of vaccinations.

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·December 17, 2018·3 min read

A Pathway to a Vaccine and Drugs for Late Onset Alzheimer’s

Researchers have successfully neutralized a genetic risk factor found in up to 80% of Alzheimer's patients. The ability to neutralize ApoE4 could help in the development of a vaccine, as well as other therapeutics, for late onset Alzheimer's.

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·October 15, 2018·2 min read

Widespread Skepticism of Flu Shot Despite Doctor Recommendations

Researchers report skepticism that the flu vaccine can cause autism, is ineffective and can result in contracting the virus prevents some parents from vaccinating their children.

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·August 29, 2018·4 min read

Russian Trolls and Bots Influence Vaccine Discussion on Twitter

Researchers report Russian trolls and bots are significantly involved in promoting discord and spreading false information about vaccines on Twitter. The study reports these accounts shared anti-vaccination messages 75% more than average Twitter users.

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·August 25, 2018·5 min read

More Than 50% of People in Britain, France and Italy Still Think There May Be a Link Between ASD and Vaccines

According to researchers, over 50% of people in some European countries still believe the myth that vaccines cause autism, despite the claim being widely discredited. A new paper looks at why so many people may still believe the vaccine-autism link is real.

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·July 10, 2018·4 min read

Immune Discovery Should Help Improve Vaccines for Infants and Newborns

A new discovery about immune response in infants may help improve vaccine efficacy, researchers report.

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·June 14, 2018·4 min read

Online Information on Vaccines and Autism Not Always Reliable

Despite the fact papers continue to expose the misinformation linking vaccinations to autism, many people still believe there is a correlation between the two. Researchers found many people get misinformed advice from online resources with negative stances on vaccinations. While using search engines to find negative vaccine advice is common, researchers believe monitoring search results could be useful in identifying people and countries at greatest risk of vaccine misinformation.

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·June 6, 2018·5 min read

Is a Stress Shot on the Horizon?

An immunization for stress created from beneficial bacteria could be on the horizon. The vaccine is said to have long lasting anti-inflammatory effects, making people more resilient to the psychological and physical effects of stress.

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·May 31, 2018·5 min read

Brain Cancer Vaccine Effective in Some Patients

Researchers report a clinical trial of a personalized vaccine that targets glioblastoma brain cancer has successfully improved survival rates for patients.

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