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Malaria vaccine and drug combination reduces hospitalizations, deaths in children

The final results of a landmark study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases confirm that the benefits of combining the RTS,S/AS01E (RTS,S) malaria vaccine with antimalarial drugs in settings of highly seasonal malaria transmission continue over five years.

22 Aug 2023

Moffitt receives NCI grant to investigate virus-associated tumors among HIV patients in sub-Saharan Africa

The Center for Immunization and Infection Research in Cancer at Moffitt Cancer Center is expanding its viral infection research in Africa. The cancer center has received a $5.5 million, five-year specialized research center grant (U54CA277834) from the National Cancer Institute to investigate virus-associated tumors that disproportionately impact men and women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.

17 Aug 2023

Study suggests antibodies triggered by COVID-19 mRNA vaccination may depend on prior infection history

Researchers evaluated distinct immune responses to mRNA and vector-based COVID-19 vaccines and natural SARS-CoV-2 infections.

17 Aug 2023

Most infants admitted to ICU for RSV were previously healthy, study finds

Most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022 were previously healthy and born at term, according to a new study reported in JAMA Network Open.

16 Aug 2023

Human challenge trials: A game-changer in vaccine development? Examining their role in shaping the pandemic response

The history of using human challenge trials in developing vaccines.

15 Aug 2023

Investigating the potential differences in waning of post-vaccination neutralizing antibody titers

The decline patterns of neutralizing antibodies following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination.

15 Aug 2023

UAB researchers identify cell-surface marker that indicates fate of T cells

Follicular helper T cells, or Tfh cells, have a crucial role in immune defense. Without Tfh cells, B cells cannot form germinal center, or GC, responses during which high-affinity antibodies are generated.

14 Aug 2023

The protective effect of previous infections and vaccinations on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Researchers estimate the protective effect of hybrid immunity on infection with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

14 Aug 2023

Novel multi-epitope subunit vaccine induces robust immune response against Epstein-Barr virus

Scientists have developed a lymph node-targeted multi-epitope subunit vaccine that induces strong humoral and cellular immune responses against EBV in mice.

14 Aug 2023

Does convalescent serum treatment lower mortality in SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals?

Researchers evaluated the impact of convalescent serum therapy on all-cause mortality among COVID-19 patients.

14 Aug 2023

Moderna vaccine linked to lower risk of adverse events in older adults

While mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 have been found to be safe and effective for the general population, in-depth evidence about safety and effectiveness for older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions is more limited.

2 Aug 2023

Can vitamin D have positive effects on reducing cortical pathology, oxidative stress, and neurofilament light chain serum levels?

Researchers use an established murine model of cortical inflammatory demyelination to investigate the effects of vitamin D.

2 Aug 2023

Intranasally administered SARS-CoV-2 RBD-based nanoparticle vaccine provides protection against lung pathology and viral load

In a recent study, researchers working at Ohio State University in the United States of America (USA) developed an intranasal subunit vaccine.

2 Aug 2023

Immunization News and Research

Malaria vaccine and drug combination reduces hospitalizations, deaths in children

Moffitt receives NCI grant to investigate virus-associated tumors among HIV patients in sub-Saharan Africa

Study suggests antibodies triggered by COVID-19 mRNA vaccination may depend on prior infection history

Most infants admitted to ICU for RSV were previously healthy, study finds

Human challenge trials: A game-changer in vaccine development? Examining their role in shaping the pandemic response

Investigating the potential differences in waning of post-vaccination neutralizing antibody titers

UAB researchers identify cell-surface marker that indicates fate of T cells

The protective effect of previous infections and vaccinations on SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection

Novel multi-epitope subunit vaccine induces robust immune response against Epstein-Barr virus

Does convalescent serum treatment lower mortality in SARS-CoV-2-infected individuals?

Moderna vaccine linked to lower risk of adverse events in older adults

Can vitamin D have positive effects on reducing cortical pathology, oxidative stress, and neurofilament light chain serum levels?

Intranasally administered SARS-CoV-2 RBD-based nanoparticle vaccine provides protection against lung pathology and viral load

RSV vaccines for older adults: 2023 ACIP recommendations

The incidence of diabetes following mRNA, inactivated COVID-19 vaccines, and after SARS-CoV-2 infection

Recent progress in infant hepatitis B vaccination efforts in Africa

Advancing vaccine adjuvants: exploring cutting-edge platforms for improved immunization

The effect of dietary supplements on antibody levels in pregnant women vaccinated with inactivated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine

The immunogenicity and safety of poxvirus-based Nipah vaccines that can be used in humans and species

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