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Advancing vaccine design: potential of peptide mimicry

Drug Target Review

In a new development, a recent paper published in Biology Methods & Protocols by Oxford University Press has highlighted a promising avenue for enhancing vaccine efficacy against infectious pathogens like the COVID-19 virus. Since December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection has become a worldwide urgent public health concern.

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CDC Gives Full Approval to RSV Shots, Arexvy and Abrysvo, for People Over 60; Vaccines Available This Fall

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THURSDAY, June 29, 2023 -- Americans ages 60 and up can get their vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) this fall, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday. On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the outgoing CDC.

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Discovery and development of COVID?19 vaccine from laboratory to clinic

Chemical Biology and Drug Design

Challenges involved in vaccines formulation were also featured. Use of computational methods and models for vaccine development has revolutionized the traditional methods of vaccine development. Main role of mRNA vaccines in the COVID-19 challenge was discussed.

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Study Confirms Effectiveness of Mpox Vaccine

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7, 2023 -- While it doesn't prevent infection altogether, new research shows the mpox vaccine does reduces the severity of disease in those who fall ill from the virus. THURSDAY, Sept. An international team of scientists found that those people who.

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New type of antibody shows promise against multiple forms of flu virus

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized class of antibodies—immune system proteins that protect against disease—that appear capable of neutralizing multiple forms of flu virus.

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The Vaccine Development Landscape and Its Associated Challenges

DrugBank

Vaccines have consistently demonstrated their efficacy in protecting people from infectious diseases. This led to the eradication of smallpox and polio – two debilitating diseases that historically caused global epidemics. Sugars, such as sucrose are common stabilizers in many vaccines.

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COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

Research at a Glance: A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute-led review has found COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents.

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