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8 Jul 2026

Shingles vaccine linked to lower dementia diagnoses in older adults

A study of people 66 and older in skilled nursing facilities found that those who received the recombinant shingles vaccine (RZV, Shingrix) were less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years, though causation is not certain.

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30 Jun 2026

Single-shot vaccine for flu, COVID-19 and RSV in development

Researchers report a combined vaccine that may protect against influenza, COVID-19 and RSV. Tests in animals produced protective immune responses, but more studies are needed before human approval.

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30 Jun 2026

Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda

A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was detected in early May and has spread across eastern DRC provinces and into Uganda. As of 25 June, DRC and Uganda reported confirmed cases and deaths; there is no licensed vaccine yet for this strain.

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23 Jun 2026

How germinal centers make stronger antibodies

A mouse study tracked thousands of B cells across many germinal centers to see how antibodies improve. Using imaging and Deep Mutational Scanning, researchers found selection across centers produces stronger antibodies and may guide vaccine design.

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2 Jun 2026

Ebola outbreak in DRC pushes vaccine effort

WHO declared the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency. International groups are funding vaccine and treatment work, but response teams say efforts are struggling to keep up.

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8 May 2026

Seasonal flu vaccines may protect against bird flu (H5N1)

A review of ferret studies found seasonal flu vaccines with the N1 component reduced H5N1 deaths in animals by about 73%. Researchers say this protection could help until H5N1-specific vaccines are ready.

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5 May 2026

New malaria vaccines and control efforts in Africa

Two new malaria vaccines are now part of routine immunisation in many countries. They give partial protection, need multiple doses and must be combined with other malaria tools to reduce child deaths.

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28 Apr 2026

US measles outbreak and vaccine beliefs

In 2025 a large measles outbreak hit the United States after childhood vaccination rates fell. A Johns Hopkins survey found links between where people get news and whether they are hesitant about the MMR vaccine.

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8 Apr 2026

New mucosal EV vaccine with inverted HA may protect against many flu strains

Researchers report a vaccine approach using cell-derived extracellular vesicles that display inverted influenza hemagglutinin proteins. Tests in mice showed broad immune responses after intranasal dosing, suggesting potential for a universal mucosal flu vaccine.

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28 Feb 2026

New oral Listeria vaccine shows promise against colorectal cancer

Researchers report a modified oral vaccine made from Listeria that primes immune cells in the gut and limits tumor growth in mice. The vaccine worked best when combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors and caused few side effects.

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16 Jan 2026

Gagandeep Kang on Vaccines, Surveillance and Child Health in India

Gagandeep Kang, a leading expert on enteric diseases, urges India to prepare tools to prevent viral outbreaks. She helped develop indigenous rotavirus vaccines, built surveillance networks and now works at the Gates Foundation.

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31 Dec 2025

Adding antibodies could make flu vaccines cut spread

New research shows adding certain infection-made antibodies to flu vaccines may lower how much infected people spread the virus. The study followed households using tests and models and was published in Nature Communications.

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30 Dec 2025

Experimental vaccine gives lasting protection in mice against CCHF

A new mouse study reports an experimental vaccine that produced rapid protection and antibodies that lasted up to 18 months. Researchers say a booster strengthened and extended immune responses and plan manufacturing steps before human trials.

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