COVID-19
Research findings on Coronavirus - COVID-19 are discussed in a new report, highlighting the ongoing genetic evolution of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in the post-pandemic era. The study, conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, utilized whole-genome sequencing to monitor the effectiveness of RSV vaccines and the
Medical research
A mixed-method study conducted at the University of Kinshasa has found significant discrepancies between routine vaccine coverage data and surveys, with over-reporting rates exceeding 30%. The research, which investigated explanatory factors for this phenomenon, identified six key variables at the health zone level and seven at the health center level
Poliomyelitis
As the nation observes World Polio Day, Pakistan's First Lady, Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, reaffirmed her country's dedication to eliminating polio and safeguarding every child from preventable diseases. Despite steady progress, the First Lady emphasized that the task is far from complete, with remaining cases serving
Diseases
Speaking during the World Polio Day rally in Bauchi, UNICEF's Global Special Behavioural Change Manager and Head of World Polio Outbreak Response, Dr. Panchanan Achari, called on governments, partners, and communities to intensify efforts to ensure that no child is left unvaccinated. The rally, which was attended by
Diseases
INVE Aquaculture and Dalan Animal Health have joined forces to tackle one of the shrimp industry's greatest challenges: disease management. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of innovative solutions for shrimp disease prevention, addressing a critical obstacle to sustainable shrimp production worldwide. Dalan Animal Health is developing
Diseases
Polio is a highly infectious disease that spreads mainly through person-to-person contact or by consuming contaminated food or water. It can also spread through dirty surfaces or places with poor hygiene. Not getting vaccinated increases the risk, and the disease can have severe symptoms, including paralysis in the legs, muscle
Diseases
Researchers at the University of Putra Malaysia have developed a new vaccine against hand, foot, and mouth disease, a condition caused by the Enterovirus 71 (EV71) virus. The vaccine targets the viral protein 1 (VP1), which contains major antigenic and neutralizing epitopes, making it a promising target for subunit vaccine
Diseases
Chloe Kelly, 44, contracted rabies after being bitten by a cat while on holiday in Turkey. Her two dogs, Zeus and Bronson, raised the alarm, prompting her to call 111, which then led to her receiving emergency treatment and a vaccine flown in from Northampton. Chloe credits her dogs with
T cells
A team of researchers at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences in Lahore, Pakistan, has developed a gamma-irradiated Salmonella Gallinarum (g-SG) oral vaccine that elicits robust cellular and humoral immune responses in chickens. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of this vaccine in a chicken model, focusing on
Misinformation
In the face of baseless alarmism and misinformation surrounding vaccinations, a dedicated team of health workers in Eswatini, led by veteran nurse Sister Thuli Magagula, is working tirelessly to protect the nation's children from preventable diseases. With a deep understanding of the myths surrounding vaccinations, Magagula and her
Diseases
Research from Madrid, Spain, has reported significant findings in developing a safer and more effective vaccine against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV). The study aims to address the limitations of traditional inactivated virus vaccines by exploring subunit vaccine strategies, such as those based on synthetic peptides. The research, published in npj
Autism
President Trump and members of his administration announced their belief that a root cause of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is acetaminophen, citing a study that observed a correlation between acetaminophen exposure and infant neurological status. However, the majority of research suggests that vaccines do not cause autism, and the claim
