Experimental shot targets the gut's immune system
By as many as one-third
Nearly two-thirds of this high-risk population went without the vaccine, U.S. study shows
The virus that causes cervical cancer also leads to throat cancer in males
Whole-virus version safe, effective and can be made quickly, researchers say
Lab experiment resulted in T-cells spreading beyond treatment area
The tumors are similar to the type diagnosed in Sen. Edward Kennedy
Those that have the most access to insurance tend to have healthier children
Could help men with metastatic, recurring disease, researchers say
ZOSTAVAX could prevent two thirds of shingles cases, expert says
Study shows only 49% intended to do so if child was aged 9 to 12
CDC says failure to be vaccinated is behind the worrisome trend
Finding could speed development of vaccines for new flu strains, other health threats
They either miss shots or get them at the wrong time, CDC study finds
Doctors step up efforts to vaccinate young women against virus that causes the disease
Vaccine wasn't a good match for circulating viruses, CDC says
Knowing the source should lead to more effective vaccines, researchers say
They target malignancies of the cervix, prostate and breast, among others
It might cover all types of HPV and be given as a nasal spray, researchers say
It reduced mortality among women with HER2 malignancies, study shows
Its ability to trigger an immune response where none existed is key to research
Global initiative stymied by shortage of money, human resources, analysis concludes
Study says high vaccination rates kept 2006 episode under control
It's designed to ward off gastroenteritis, which causes vomiting and diarrhea in children
Study with deer mice found reducing food intake 30% decreased infection-fighting cells
CDC reports more seizures seen in toddlers given combined shot; experts stress real risk is still low
Preliminary study results encouraging; it would only be needed a few times a year
California team's discovery may lead to a vaccine that wards off infections
The shots do not rely on whole, live strains, the US team notes
Children up to 18 years of age would be encouraged to get inoculated
Officials hope to target versions current shot misses, but fall production may be delayed
Vaccine plus antibody therapy also produced milder side effects, study finds
Even though shot misses 2 strains found, health officials still recommend inoculation
Showed stronger antibody, cellular responses than intramuscular injection, study says
British researchers say their review is the largest of its kind
Study found it lowered pain scores by more than 78%
Human trials may start in two years, California researcher says
Doesn't have time to build to dangerous levels in body, possibly cause autism, new research contends
Mouse study shows promise for human protection in future
First test in country where disease is endemic produced strong results
And many aren't aware of all the vaccines available to them, officials say
Activating body's immune system should fight tumors, researchers say
Goal is to make it easier for parents to protect their children, CDC says
Menveo not available in US yet, British researchers note
Research adds to growing body of evidence thats finds no connection between the two
Recall of 1.2 million doses of the standard Hib shot means shortage could last a year, experts say
Hib shot shields against meningitis, pneumonia, but experts say recall shouldn't be health threat
New shot has cut hospitalizations by more than half, CDC study finds
New research may help resolve ongoing debate
Actress and new mom calls vaccine 'family priority' this season