#Vaccines19

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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28 Dec 2025

AI finds new target for monkeypox

Researchers used artificial intelligence to identify a viral protein called OPG153 that many antibodies bind. Laboratory tests and mouse studies confirmed the finding, which could help develop cheaper vaccines or antibody treatments.

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22 Dec 2025

New vaccine shows protection against melioidosis

Researchers have developed a vaccine that protected nonhuman primates from melioidosis, a serious disease caused by soil bacteria. The team hopes to move the vaccine to human trials after encouraging lab and animal results.

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8 Dec 2025

T cells in tonsils differ from T cells in blood

A study found that T cells in the tonsils are different from T cells in blood. Researchers say doctors and scientists should study tissue T cells as well as blood to understand vaccines and immunotherapies.

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3 Dec 2025

Brazil approves single-dose dengue vaccine

Brazil’s Butantan-DV single-dose dengue vaccine was authorised on 26 November for people aged 12–59. Trials with 16,000 volunteers showed high efficacy, and the vaccine will join the national programme in early 2026.

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