New Ebola vaccine safe, stimulates strong immune response
A fresh clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine has found that it is well tolerated, safe and stimulates strong immune responses in adults in Mali, West Africa and in the US.
Nov 19, 2015, 11:01 AM IST
Single vaccine for Chikungunya, related viruses comes closer to reality
Researchers have identified "broadly neutralizing" antibodies that protect against infection by multiple, distantly related alphaviruses, including Chikungunya virus, that cause fever and debilitating joint pain.
Nov 11, 2015, 11:44 AM IST
Nagaland includes Pentavalent vaccine as routine immunization for children
Nagaland on Wednesday included Pentavalent vaccine into routine immunization schedule for children as part of the government's immunization programme available for every infant free of cost.
Oct 29, 2015, 00:30 AM IST
High dose influenza shots more effective in older people
Apart from being more effective, the shots also reduce risk of hospitalization.
Oct 12, 2015, 12:09 PM IST
Vaccine to prevent cervical cancer found promising
A genetically engineered vaccine has been found effective in removing high-grade pre-cancerous cervical lesions in nearly one-half of women who received the vaccine in a clinical trial.
Sep 18, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
