Test for T cells is a step toward cancer ‘vaccines’

Researchers aim to immunize patients against cancer, but first need to find which cells will do the job.

Fabio Bergamin-ETH Zurich • futurity
April 3, 2019 ~4 min

Expert calls measles vaccine ‘very, very, very safe’

"Measles vaccine is a very safe vaccine, and measles is not a benign disease."

Kara Manke • futurity
March 11, 2019 ~2 min


‘Killer cells’ could lead to one-time flu vaccine

"...killer T cells provide unprecedented immunity across all flu viruses, a key component of a potential universal vaccine."

Nerissa Hannink-Melbourne • futurity
Feb. 19, 2019 ~5 min

What are the laws around vaccines and kids’ rights?

As the measles outbreak continues, an expert in law around children explains the laws around vaccination.

Stanford • futurity
Feb. 14, 2019 ~1 min

What’s going on with the latest measles outbreak?

The latest measles outbreak has already infected 37 people. An expert in health law brings you up to speed on that news and why vaccination is vital.

Stanford • futurity
Feb. 1, 2019 ~1 min

To save lives in the next flu pandemic, tweak vaccine supplies

"In a pandemic, nearly no one would have natural immunity, so the death toll could be significantly high if we don't improve vaccine coverage."

Ben Brumfield-Georgia Tech • futurity
Jan. 15, 2019 ~6 min

Vaccine for pregnancy malaria passes human safety check

A new vaccine for deadly pregnancy malaria is safe for people, results of the first clinical trial in humans show.

Mathias Traczyk-Copenhagen • futurity
Jan. 11, 2019 ~5 min

Here’s what you need to know about flu season

Here are expert answers to four key questions about this year's flu season.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 8, 2019 ~1 min


Is giving all college students meningitis vaccines worth it?

While vaccines against meningitis are effective, researchers aren't sold on vaccinating every new college student to fight the disease. Here's why.

Vanessa McMains-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Dec. 19, 2018 ~3 min

Why parents don’t vaccinate their kids against HPV

Many parents choose to avoid getting their children the HPV vaccine—but fear it will encourage sexual activity isn't the reason why.

Marin Hedin-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Oct. 25, 2018 ~5 min

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