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US Army is testing a Zika Virus Vaccine
Posted in Medicine on 10th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller
The Phase 1 trial will test the safety and immunogenicity; the ability of the vaccine to trigger an immune response in the body
New research indicates that unvaccinated adults cost the U.S. more than $7 billion a year
Posted in Medicine on 17th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller
Researchers studied 10 vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Zika: Two billion at risk in Africa and Asia, study says
Posted in Science on 5th Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller
More than two billion people could be at risk from Zika virus outbreaks in parts of Africa and Asia.
Zika epidemic will end in three years, study suggests
Posted in Science on 17th Jul, 2016
by Alex Muller
They said this mirrored the pattern of other epidemics, such as chikungunia, a virus similar to Zika.
Zika vaccine 'works very well' in mice
Posted in Medicine on 29th Jun, 2016
by Alex Muller
A single dose of an experimental vaccine can protect mice against the Zika virus, raising renewed hope of a vaccine for humans, say scientists.