Cell-based vaccine for children and adolescents

A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study. The research found the cell-based...

WHO recommends malaria vaccine for children at risk

WHO recommends ground breaking malaria vaccine for children at risk.  Historic RTS,S/AS01 recommendation can reinvigorate the fight against malaria. The World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending...

Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland

Tracking COVID in Northern Ireland: A group of experts at Queen's University Belfast have been using mathematical modelling to track the course of COVID-19 in...

Cancer Treatment influences vaccine response

The type of cancer treatment influences vaccine response: Cancer patients are at increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 courses. Coronavirus vaccination is generally...

Call for urgent action on meningitis

WHO and partners call for urgent action on meningitis. WHO and partners launch new meningitis strategy aims to save more than 200,000 lives annually. By...

Greater focus on vaccinating at-risk groups

A new research report published today by the International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC) and commissioned by MSD urges charities, public health groups and local communities to...

Long COVID in kids

Long COVID symptoms rarely persisted beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents, unlike adults. But more studies were required to investigate the risk and impact...