Vaccines

Two new studies compare the effectiveness of the flu shot vs. the nasal spray vaccine in children younger than 17 years old.

A new research study will examine the safety and effectiveness of a vaccine that targets amyloid buildup in adults with Down syndrome.

A new study has identified biomarkers that could help to predict vaccine efficacy and the risk of adverse side effects following vaccination.

A recent study examined the potential power of minor strains of the flu that are often left untargeted by yearly influenza vaccines.

In response to low rates of protection against the flu in patients with multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders, researchers created a new, effective vaccination strategy.

Researchers have developed a mathematical model to determine the rate of transmission and total loss of immunity against the H1N1 flu virus.

While trying to develop a safe malaria vaccination for pregnant women, researchers uncovered unexpected evidence that could lead to a potential weapon against cancer.

The CDC released a report on the currently circulating influenza viruses and how they match up with the 2015-2016 flu vaccine.

Vaccine news today includes a recommendation for all healthcare professionals, a financial analysis of the shingles vaccine, and an update on the pneumococcal conjungate vaccine.