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A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?
The drug is already sold to treat HIV infections and Gilead plans to seek approval soon to use it to guard against infections.
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What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for health secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promoted claims about vaccines that contradict the overwhelming consensus of scientists.
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Florida is among the states that vaccinate the least. Here's where we rank
According to the World Health Organization, vaccines prevent 4 to 5 million deaths per year worldwide.
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When is the ideal time to get a flu shot?
Should you get your flu shot with a Covid vaccine? Here’s the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are on their way. The Food and Drug Administration approved new shots from Pfizer and Moderna on Thursday, and the companies are set to begin shipping millions of doses.
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US to pay Moderna $176M to develop pandemic flu vaccine
Moderna already has a bird flu vaccine in very early-stage testing that uses the same mRNA technology that allowed rapid development and rollout of vaccines to protect against COVID-19.
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FDA approves Merck vaccine designed to protect adults from bacteria that can cause pneumonia, serious infections
Merck’s shot protects against 21 strains of that bacteria to prevent a severe form of pneumococcal disease and a lung infection called pneumonia.
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The HPV vaccine is linked to lower rates of head and neck cancer in males, study finds
The new research underscores the importance of vaccination for both sexes, experts say.
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UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight surge in cases
The World Health Organization has approved a new version of a widely used cholera vaccine that could help address a surge in cases that has depleted the global vaccine stockpile.
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The pioneer of America's embattled global HIV program recalls the hope after years of despair
Dr. John Nkengasong has spent decades working in Africa on HIV and AIDS, his career intertwined with a U.S. program that has transformed care in some of the hardest-hit countries and saved an estimated 25 million lives.
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West Virginia had among the country's strictest child vaccination requirements. Then lawmakers eased some regulations
West Virginia’s GOP-controlled state Legislature has voted to allow some students who don’t attend traditional public schools to be exempt from state vaccination requirements.
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After decades of failures, researchers have renewed hopes for an effective HIV vaccine
Favorable preliminary results from two HIV vaccine studies were presented at a conference this week, giving researchers hope for the future.
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Children's vaccine exemptions on the rise in U.S.
A new report from the CDC shows vaccine exemptions amongst U.S. children entering kindergarten have hit highest rate ever.
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CDC recommends updated Covid shot for everyone ages 6 months and up
A panel of CDC advisers voted Tuesday to recommend updated Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus booster shots for everyone ages 6 months and up.