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VACCINE NEWS

Why this AI-designed vaccine is different: It targets the whole virus family, not just one strain

June 05, 2026 10:51 pm

In a major technological breakthrough, scientists have developed a machine-learning approach to create universal vaccines that target entire viral families rather than single mutations.

Cambridge scientists develop first 'AI vaccine' against coronaviruses. Here's how it works

June 05, 2026 2:37 pm

The work is in its early stages and the team is working on developing separate vaccines that could similarly tackle flu and Ebola.

Ebola vaccine update: WHO says approved jab for rare Bundibugyo strain still months away

May 21, 2026 4:54 pm

WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak a global health emergency, warning that a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain may take up to nine months.

A forgotten disease returns: Why Diphtheria is resurfacing in 2026 and what you need to know about the new indigenous Td vaccine

April 24, 2026 2:59 pm

Diphtheria cases are rising in Australia, highlighting urgent needs for renewed vaccination and public awareness.

In a first for country: New goat pox vaccine produced at Pune based govt facility

January 30, 2026 6:44 pm

The goat pox vaccine will strengthen disease control efforts in endemic regions.

US ends routine guidance for four childhood vaccines; Trump says move aligns with other nations

January 06, 2026 6:34 am

Last month, US President Donald Trump said the country should “align with other developed nations” by reducing the number of doses given to children.

US CDC to decide on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns: All you need to know

December 04, 2025 11:34 pm

As many as 2.4 million people in the US are estimated to have hepatitis B.

First human bird-flu death from H5N5 - what you need to know

November 30, 2025 4:19 pm

H5N5 influenza viruses are a type of avian influenza (bird flu) – an influenza A virus that infects birds.

Dear Sridhar Vembu: Let's talk about support for families dealing with Autism, not vaccines

November 01, 2025 12:49 pm

I wish someone with as powerful a platform as Mr Vembu would choose to shed light on the issues impacting parents, rather than obsessing over causes and cures

Sridhar Vembu’s post linking vaccines with autism is irresponsible

November 03, 2025 11:42 am

In the West, vaccine hesitancy has led to a resurgence of measles, whooping cough. Anti-vaxxers should pause and reflect: Can we imagine our future generation without the Pulse Polio or measles-rubella vaccination campaign?

VACCINE PHOTOS

World Immunisation Day: Why vaccines work for some and not for others

November 10, 2025 1:02 pm

Today is world immunisation day and here's everything you need to know as to why vaccines work for some and why they might not be as affective for others.

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