By Alok Jha, Science Correspondent Scientists at Oxford University have successfully tested a universal flu vaccine that could work against all known strains of the illness, taking a significant step in the fight against a disease that affects billions of people each year. The treatment – using a new technique and tested for the first […]
Health Discovery could re-open MMR debate
From BBC News Children who contract measles and mumps in the same year are more likely to develop bowel disorders in later life, say scientists. Although the research team did not look at any direct links between the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine and IBD, their discovery could re-open the debate over whether the […]
Gardasil doesn't guard against much in Spain
By Norma Erickson When Merck’s HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, Gardasil, was introduced in Andalucia, Spain in 2008, a full 58% of the 14-year old girls eligible to receive the series of three vaccinations did so, paid for by Spanish healthcare dollars. Two years later, after much controversy about potential side effects and efficacy issues that […]
Freedom of Information Request Fails in Ireland
By Norma Erickson Mothers Alliance Ireland recently submitted a Freedom of Information request to the Irish Medicines Board for complete information regarding adverse events reported after Gardasil vaccinations. Their request was refused. The SaneVax Team believes this refusal is contrary to the best interests of Irish citizens. People have a right to know the entire extent of […]
Self-sampler HPV testing improves compliance in cervical cancer screening
By Janet Fricker, ecancer news Direct mailing of self sampler human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA tests to non responders who had failed to take up invitations for cervical cancer screening programmes increased compliance in comparison with standard recall letters, reports an Italian study published in the British Journal of Cancer. In most industrialised countries, the majority […]
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