By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 10, 2013 09:49 AM EDT
GlaxoSmithKline announced Thursday that it will be partnering with the African charity Save the Children to provide health care assistance in developing countries.
By Makini Brice | Dec 17, 2012 11:32 AM EST
A group of physicians and public health advocates argue that banning thimerosal, a mercury derivative, in vaccines could be a huge blow for vaccination efforts in low- and middle-income countries.
By Makini Brice | Nov 29, 2012 04:26 PM EST
Pollen may serve a hypoallergenic useful function soon - DARPA is exploring the possibility of making pills that can serve as vaccines.
By Amber Moore | Sep 27, 2012 04:13 PM EDT
Preterm births and pregnancy complications could be avoided using a vaccine that turns off the mother's immune response. The mechanism could also be used in treating diseases where the immune system of the body turns hostile like type 1 diabetes.