In the fight against COVID-19, scientists are using special tests to measure antibodies in people's blood. One such test is the Vaxarray Coronavirus (CoV) seroassay. This test checks for SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies, which are made against three parts of the virus: the full-length spike protein (FLS),
Did you know that B19V, a tiny virus, can cause big problems for pregnant women? It's responsible for fetal hydrops, a serious condition. But creating a vaccine against it has been tough. Scientists have now found a clever way to make a vaccine using tiny protein particles shaped like spheres. They
Imagine this: A person who doubts vaccines is about to take over a key job in the US government. This job is so big that it could impact the health of millions of Americans. We're talking about the Health and Human Services secretary, a role that controls things like vaccines, medicines, and even sc
The COVID-19 pandemic, announced in early 2020, pushed for quick protective measures, with vaccines at the forefront. Although vaccines were developed and distributed rapidly, many people are still unsure about getting them. This study looks at why some parents in Iran might be hesitant to have thei
Everybody’s been buzzing about RFK Jr. ’s appointment as the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. While some applaud his plans to make America healthier, many experts are worried. He’s calling for big changes like overhauling our food system, reassessing fluoride in water, and ev
When President-elect Donald Trump chose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, health stocks took a dive. Kennedy is known for his skepticism about vaccines, which worried investors. Companies making vaccines, like France's Sanofi and London-listed GSK, saw their
You know how sometimes people can see the same thing but have totally different opinions? That's what happened in New Hampshire recently. A group of lawmakers looked into how well the state handled the COVID pandemic. They couldn't agree on their findings. Five Republicans said the state's efforts d
Wisconsin health officials are calling for people to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines before the holidays. They say only 22% of people have gotten a flu shot and 11% have received an updated COVID-19 shot. This is worrying because respiratory viruses like RSV usually spike this time of year. Dr.
With over 13. 5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses given worldwide by early 2024, the global vaccination drive has been a game-changer in battling severe illness and death. However, the emergence of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a potential side effect has sparked some concerns. Th
You might think of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as a kids' thing, but adults aren't off the hook. Before the RSV vaccine came along, we didn't have a clear picture of how many adults were hospitalized because of it. Let's dive in and see what we've learned. Between October 2016 and September 2
