Monday, July 13, 2009

vaccines

Volunteering for a Clinical Trial: Have You? Would You?

I almost became a human guinea pig. Others do it over and over again. more >>

Vaccine May Someday Thwart Ear Infections

Tested on animals, liquid would be administered externally more >>

Fewer Shots Could Still Protect Kids From Pneumonia

Reduced-dose schedule for PCV-7 vaccine supported by study findings more >>

New Evidence Supports HPV Vaccine

Industry-funded study showed high levels of protection against human papillomavirus more >>

Wayne Marasco: A Shot at a Universal Flu Vaccine

Protection from swine flu, bird flu, and other viruses may evolve from a researcher's recent discovery. more >>

Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots

Condition raises risk of complications, CDC researchers note more >>

Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal

CDC says production shortfalls that limited booster shots nearly over; Hib can cause bacterial meningitis more >>

U.S. Response to Swine Flu Called Good

But report said the health-care system would be overburdened if an outbreak were more severe more >>

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Not Just for Teens

Uninfected women aged 24 to 45 still may benefit from HPV vaccine, study finds more >>

Experts Optimistic About Melanoma Vaccine

Phase 3 study reports improved survival for those with advanced disease more >>

Broad-Spectrum Cervical Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise

Tests in animals get good results against more types of HPV, study finds more >>

Health Buzz: Whooping Cough Risk Jumps Without Vaccination and Other Health News

3 ways to avoid Lyme disease ticks, and why Christopher Reeve's son is running a marathon more >>

Refusing Shots Puts Kids at Higher Risk for Whooping Cough

Parents who reject immunization put children, community in jeopardy, study finds more >>

Pediatric Ear Infection Vaccine Shows Promise

Animal study shows droplets rubbed into skin prevented infections more >>

Hospitalization Rates Higher in Kids Who Get Flu Shots

Link likely due to other health problems in children most recommended for vaccination, experts say more >>

Samuel Broder: Why Isn't There a Gardasil for Men?

There's an HPV vaccine for women; why don't men have one? more >>

New Methods Could Speed Production of Flu Vaccines

Clinical trials using new strategies show promise for better protection against flu more >>

Vaccine Shields Monkeys From Simian Form of HIV

Scientists inject antibody-coding genes directly into muscles more >>

Viral Infection Might Trigger High Blood Pressure

Mouse study shows CMV raises risk of hypertension, hardening of arteries more >>

Swine Flu's Fall Return: 3 Steps We Must Take Now

A deadly pandemic might still happen when flu season gets underway. more >>

Scientists Still Baffled About Origins of Swine Flu

CDC report shows 11 cases of similar strain since 2005 more >>

Swine Flu Likely to Return to U.S. Next Winter

Experts can't predict whether it will be more virulent or not. more >>

Keeping Appointments Key to Keeping Vaccines on Track

Children fall behind on shots when parents don't make it to the doctor more >>

More Low-Income Kids Are Getting Vaccinated

The immunization gap between wealthier, poorer children is shrinking, study finds more >>

Health Buzz: Swine Flu Vaccine Months Away and Other Health News

Most affordable nursing homes; kids developing diabetes management tools. more >>

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