Rival vaccines being developed by Oxford and Imperial may be combined to beat coronavirus, expert says Oxford University’s vaccine is already being tested on at least 1,000 people Professor Robin Shattock said they could well be used together because the way they work differs Scientists increasingly think booster jabs will be needed to maintain protection … Read more
Health experts say the novel coronavirus is mutating at a slower rate than several other respiratory viruses. The virus has already undergone about two dozen genetic changes, leading many to fear that an even deadlier strain is around the corner. However, scientists say that the mutations don’t vary much from the virus that originated in … Read more
Could a measles shot reduce deadly inflammation in coronavirus patients? Scientists are testing MMR vaccines to prevent sepsis that kills many COVID-19 sufferers MMR and tuberculosis vaccines generate anti-inflammatory immune responses COVID-19 patients immune systems often overreact to the virus that causes the disease, triggering out-of-control inflammation and sepsis Mice given sepsis and an MMR … Read more
Many of the world’s most vulnerable children are currently miss out on life-saving vaccinations because the jabs rapidly spoil if not refrigerated. However, a recent breakthrough in vaccine preservation could allow the crucial jabs to be stored at room temperature for up to three years without losing effectiveness. This will allow medics to distribute the … Read more
Multiple coronavirus vaccines could be ready for mass-use by the end of this year, according to a British pharmaceutical giant. AstraZeneca said it was on track to produce millions of its experimental COVID-19 jab – called AZD1222 – by September. The jab, developed by scientists at Oxford University, has moved into larger human trials after showing promise … Read more
US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks, hoping to curb tens of thousands of cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections. CVS Health Corp, one of the largest US pharmacies, said it’s working to ensure it has enough doses for an anticipated surge … Read more
Monkeys given six prototype coronavirus vaccines were protected from infection in Harvard study that offers hope a jab to protect humans could be on the horizon In one study, nine monkeys that were infected with coronavirus did not contract the disease after they recovered In another study, 25 monkeys were given six prototype vaccines while … Read more
Last month, the US government launched ‘Operation Warp Speed’ to fast-track the production of a coronavirus vaccine in America. Details have thus far been very vague, but a governmental official involved in the project has broken down some of the steps to Science Magazine. The Trump administration is planning to provide unlimited funding and other … Read more
Five years, minimum. That’s how long it usually takes to develop a vaccine. Yet of the 78 being worked on for Covid-19, five are already in trials — and not just in labs; most are being tested on humans. Last month, a microbiology researcher at the University of Oxford became the first UK volunteer to … Read more
British parents are among the most vehement anti-vaxxers in Europe — with one in 30 claiming they are ‘opposed to absolutely all vaccines’, a study has found. A survey of five European countries revealed that parents in Spain have the most positive feelings towards vaccination, while their French counterparts have the least. However, Germany and … Read more