Vaccine

Morning Breaking: Watch top news with research and latest updates, 31 January, 2019

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Jan 31, 2019, 08:40 AM IST

Morning Breaking: Over 600 Swine Flu cases In Delhi

Over 600 swine flu cases reported in Delhi, the health department has directed all hospitals to procure logistics required to ensure continuous supply of medicine, vaccine and kits.

Jan 31, 2019, 08:18 AM IST

Contaminated polio vaccine given to children in Maharashtra, Telangana, UP

The vials were manufactured by a Ghaziabad-based pharmaceutical company. 

Oct 02, 2018, 00:32 AM IST

China sacks six senior government officials over vaccine scandal

The officials were dismissed for their neglect of duty and misconduct following a drug-safety scandal in which a pharmaceutical company manufactured substandard vaccines, including that for rabies, exported to India and other countries.

Aug 18, 2018, 17:54 PM IST

Congo's new Ebola outbreak can't be tackled by vaccines, says WHO; triggers panic

Congo declared the outbreak of new Ebola on Wednesday of which it may be impossible to use a vaccine to tackle new Ebola virus, said WHO.

Aug 03, 2018, 10:36 AM IST

WHO pre-qualifies Indian vaccine for typhoid

The Hyderabad-based company claims that Typbar TCV is the world's first clinically proven TCV.
 

Jan 03, 2018, 19:32 PM IST

New zika vaccine promises to protect against infections

Scientists inserted genes into the plasmid that encode two proteins found on the surface of the Zika virus. 
 

Dec 05, 2017, 17:04 PM IST

HPV vaccine could reduce Pap tests in a lifetime

Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women living in less developed regions with an estimated 445,000 new cases in 2012 (84 per cent of the new cases worldwide), according to the World Health Organisation. 

Nov 12, 2017, 12:40 PM IST

This vaccine may prevent childhood respiratory disease

Researchers in Australia have found that the vaccine that protects against cancer-causing types of human papillomavirus (HPV) also prevents an uncommon but incurable childhood respiratory disease.

Nov 10, 2017, 17:31 PM IST

New flu shot may protect you lifelong

Scientists researched whether a universal flu shot could be created by using a combination of multiple genes shared at the ancestral level by flu strains circulating.

Nov 03, 2017, 19:48 PM IST

Genes linked to better immune response to flu vaccine identified

Researchers have identified several genes and gene clusters associated with the immune response to flu vaccination.

Aug 26, 2017, 19:20 PM IST

HIV vaccine a step closer? Cows become scientists' aides in developing immunisation!

It is believed that cows evolved a supreme immune defence due to their complex and bacteria-packed digestive system.

Jul 21, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Tailor-made cancer `vaccine` proves safe in trials

The vaccines also triggered an immune response to tumour cells, they said, although this does not necessarily equate to a cure.

Jul 06, 2017, 16:34 PM IST

Cholesterol-lowering vaccine jab may prevent heart disease

The vaccine called AT04A induces antibodies against a target protein that is produced by the body, researchers said.

Jun 21, 2017, 00:42 AM IST

Investigational vaccine may protect monkeys from HIV-like virus: Study

Researchers from Duke University Medical Center in Durham said the improved vaccine added three more targets to a human vaccine candidate that showed a promise.

Jun 08, 2017, 23:50 PM IST

Health Minister JP Nadda launches pneumonia, meningitis vaccine

Union Minister of Health JP Nadda on Saturday launched the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme that protects a child against severe forms of pneumococcal disease.

May 13, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

Vaccine to get rid of acne comes closer to reality

A team of scientists may have found a cure for acne, but in the form of a vaccine.

Apr 12, 2017, 22:17 PM IST

This protein can enhance vaccine efficacy

The researchers purified a protein found on the exterior of bacteria (neisseria meningidis) and used it as an accessory to provide a better vaccination response. 

Apr 08, 2017, 13:34 PM IST

New Zika vaccine protects animals with single dose

A new Zika vaccine tested in animals has the potential to provide long-term protection against the virus with a single dose, scientists say.

Feb 03, 2017, 14:16 PM IST

Vaccine shows promise in fight against breast cancer

This suggests that strategies that can restimulate the immune system to recognise and target HER2 early during cancer development may be effective treatment options.

Jan 04, 2017, 16:14 PM IST