0 Changing the administration of the BCG vaccine could improve efficacy
Administering the BCG vaccine intravenously, as opposed to intradermally, could improve the efficacy of the immunization according to new research in macaque models.
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0 HIV vaccine may be possible through coaxing the immune system to select key antibodies
Using animal models, researchers have discovered that antibodies can be coaxed into proliferating and targeting HIV.
0 A peek behind the paper – Eloise Müller-Schulte and Barbara C. Gärtner on vaccinations during pregnancy – a call to sting into action
Take a look behind the scenes of a recent Future Microbiology editorial, entitled ‘Vaccinations during pregnancy: a call to sting into action’, as we ask the authors about vaccines currently administered during pregnancy, vaccine confidence in pregnant women and the future of this field.
2 Novel vaccine candidate for Staphylococcus aureus shows 80% efficacy in mice
Research published today in Infection and Immunity suggests a novel vaccine for Staphylococcus aureus may be on the horizon, with the candidate protecting 80% of immunized mice.
0 Clinical trial reveals promising tuberculosis vaccine candidate
A clinical trial conducted in sub-Saharan African countries over 3 years, has revealed a candidate vaccine for tackling tuberculosis. The candidate vaccine, M72/AS01E, was reported to be 54% effective at preventing active pulmonary tuberculosis disease.
0 IDWeek: Flu vaccine reduces risk of hospitalization and death
Two analyses supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s US influenza data have demonstrated that immunization reduces the risk of hospitalization in children and death in adults
0 Second Ebola vaccine to be introduced in the DRC
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo plan to introduce a second experimental Ebola vaccine, manufactured by Johnson & Johnson, from mid-October.
0 Social media platform Pinterest takes action against vaccine misinformation
The social media platform Pintrest has announced that it will introduce a new experience for vaccine-related searches, ensuring that terms such as ‘measles’ and ‘vaccine safety’ will only bring up results from public health organizations.
0 B cell gene signature associated with protection efficacy in HIV vaccines
In a new sequencing study, researchers discovered a transcriptional signature in B cells associated with protection from SIV or HIV infection.
0 First chlamydia vaccine to reach Phase I trial appears safe and immunogenic
The first chlamydia vaccine to reach Phase I clinical trials has been observed to be safe and immunogenic in 35 women.
