By Adam Cresswell, Health Editor A leading flu expert has called for a rethink of flu vaccine policy, in the light of evidence suggesting people vaccinated against seasonal flu shortly before swine flu swept the globe had a greater risk of serious illness from the new strain. Peter Collignon, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology […]
Scientific Fraud May Be More Widespread Than Thought, Poll Says
By Elizabeth Lopatto June 18 (Bloomberg) — About 1,000 potential incidents of fabrication, falsification or plagiarism in scientific research go unreported every year, according to a survey that suggests such misconduct is far more prevalent than suspected. On average, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Research Integrity receives only 24 reports of […]
Public want inquiry into MMR
More than three-quarters of the population believe there should be a full public inquiry into the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, according to a recent survey. Some 76 per cent of the 1,001 people surveyed believe the facts about the controversial MMR jab, which has been blamed for a rise in autism and bowel […]
2 out of 3 girls in 7th grade received HPV vaccine
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health’s annual report for the HPV vaccine in the childhood vaccination programme indicates that vaccination coverage in the first two cohorts of girls is over 65%. The highest percentage among girls born in 1997 was in Sogn og Fjordane, where 77% received at least one dose. The lowest was in […]
Interview: Novavax's CEO discusses HHS flu vaccine funding
By Maureen Marino Earlier this week, the HHS doubled down on new vaccine technology. The government granted Maryland-based Novavax a contract worth up to $179.1 million, while Cranbury, NJ’s VaxInnate picked up a potential $196 million deal. Both companies are developing new approaches to seasonal and pandemic influenza that could help the country move away from slower, […]
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