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The Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine could stop transmission of the virus
Several COVID-19 vaccines may have now demonstrated their ability to prevent disease, but it was still not clear whether any could stop the virus being passed on. Now however a preliminary study suggests that some might also be able to reduce…
Can the world ever be cervical cancer-free?
As World Cancer Day approaches amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s now more important than ever to ensure continued access to HPV vaccines to eliminate cervical cancer around the world.
Women Leaders in Polio Eradication: Dr. Alda Morais Pedro De Sousa
Dr. De Sousa has spent more than twenty years charting the highs and lows of polio eradication in Angola.
How safe are COVID-19 vaccines?
Given the speed at which COVID-19 vaccines have been developed, it is understandable that people want to know whether they are safe. So what measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of these new vaccines?
Everything we know about Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose Covid-19 vaccine
The single-dose vaccine showed promising results in preliminary data from a phase 3 clinical trial.
The next step: Lifesaving typhoid conjugate vaccines reach Punjab province, Pakistan
Punjab province introduces typhoid conjugate vaccine, taking the next step in protecting children from typhoid in Pakistan.
How India is using a digital track and trace system to ensure COVID-19 vaccines reach everyone
A system originally designed to do real-time monitoring of vaccine supply chains in India has now been adapted to help ensure COVID-19 vaccines reach as many people as possible.
Results from Novavax vaccine trials in the UK and South Africa differ: why, and does it matter?
The results indicate that the vaccine efficacy in the UK was 89% for individuals who received at least two doses of vaccine. In South Africa, the vaccine efficacy was 60% in people without HIV.
COVAX publishes first interim distribution forecast
Geneva/Oslo/New York, 3 February 2021 – The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the World Health Organisation, as co-leads of the COVAX initiative for equitable global access to COVID-19 vaccines…
With the World Health Organization inviting COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers to submit their candidates for evaluation, we examine the process from submission to Emergency Use Listing.
COVID-19 variant found in Brazil ‘spreads faster’
Manaus variant spreads faster and could carry higher risk of infection. Researchers believe new variant spread from Brazil to Asia. Fast, widespread vaccination is best way to slow down mutations.
When Your Chance for a Covid Shot Comes, Don’t Worry About the Numbers
When getting vaccinated against covid-19, there’s no sense being picky. You should take the first authorized vaccine that’s offered, experts say.