New vaccine method could protect against all types of influenza New method is seen as a crucial step towards a vaccine that protects against all types of influenza.
European scientists call for more flu shots Too few are vaccinated against the flu. Could spell disaster if nothing is done, warns scientists.
Super-antibodies against influenza identified Scientists have identified antibodies that can fight off just about all forms of influenza. The discovery could lead to a much-improved flu vaccine.
Swine flu vaccine does not harm your baby Pregnant women can be vaccinated against swine flu without fear of negative consequences. A new study documents that the vaccine does not harm unborn babies. But another study confirms a suspicion that the vaccine can cause neuritis in elderly people in very rare cases.
Toys contaminated with harmful bacteria Harmful bacteria contaminate toys, cushions, sofas, tables and chairs in day-care institutions for children, making them ill. Maybe nanotechnology can help solve the problem.
Don’t blame the pigs for new flu types Pigs have been suspected of producing new types of dangerous influenza viruses that were highly infectious for humans. But pigs are no more responsible for this than we humans are, a new study shows.
