By Evelyn Pringle The American Academy of Pediatrics announced the submission of an amicus brief to the US Supreme Court on July 30, 2010, “joined by 21 partnering health organizations,” in the vaccine injury case of Bruesewitz v Wyeth, to support the powerful vaccine maker against a lone family. Oral arguments in the case took […]
Government Backs Futuristic Flu Shots
By Matthew Herper The U.S. government is pledging $215 million — and as much as $375 million — to two biotechnology companies working to pioneer faster, more efficient ways to make vaccines for influenza. As was evident when the outbreak of the H1N1 swine flu swept across the country in 2009, our system for making […]
Research opens door to vaccines that can circumvent maternal antibodies
By Emily Caldwell COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research that reveals how maternal antibodies block an immune response to the measles virus is a first step toward improving current childhood vaccination practices, scientists say. Maternal antibodies are passed to fetuses during pregnancy and to newborns in their mothers’ milk. The antibodies protect infants against disease in […]
Purple reign: And the fight vs. cervical cancer rages on
By Julie Cabatit-Alegre MANILA, Philippines – Don’t be surprised if one of these days, you’ll find more and more women wearing a purple streak in their hair. The unique hairpiece, which is a lock of purple-colored hair, is clipped on or fastened with a barrette. It is not only a fashion statement but an open […]
Teens unaware of cancer vaccine benefits: survey
By Sophie Scott, medical reporter A new study has found a quarter of teenage girls are not having the cervical cancer vaccine, despite it being free of charge at school. Almost 3,000 year 10 and 12 girls were interviewed to find out how many of them had the free cervical cancer vaccine and how much […]
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