An experimental vaccine that can treat a common childhood illness called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been developed by researchers in the United States.
Hib Vaccine - Types, Dosage Schedule, Contraindications and Side Effects
The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
The Hib vaccine protects children against infections like meningitis and pneumonia that are caused by the Haemophilus influenzae type b bacterium.
?Many common diseases of childhood are now vaccine-preventable, but a vaccine against RSV infection has eluded us for decades,? said Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
?This work marks a major step forward," he said, citing promising animal studies that showed a wide-ranging protective effect.
About Shingles
In ‘Shingles’ or ‘Herpes Zoster’ painful skin rashes appear usually on the side of chest wall. It is caused by chicken pox virus called varicella zoster.
In ‘Shingles’ or ‘Herpes Zoster’ painful skin rashes appear usually on the side of chest wall. It is caused by chicken pox virus called varicella zoster.
The research on the vaccine and its structure-based design is described in the journal Science.
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Tetanus - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Tetanus (or Lockjaw) is a serious preventable infection that can affect the muscles and nerves and results from contamination of wound. The vaccine against Tetanus can prevent the infection.
Tetanus (or Lockjaw) is a serious preventable infection that can affect the muscles and nerves and results from contamination of wound. The vaccine against Tetanus can prevent the infection.
