Vaccine - Page 367

October 1, 2020

Majority of Americans say flu shot is best preventative measure, but only this many will get it

The results of a recent survey found that while most participants agreed the vaccine is the best protection against flu, a smaller percentage actually plan to be inoculated. 

September 30, 2020

Moderna says coronavirus vaccine boosts immune system response in older adults

Biotech company Moderna announced on Tuesday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate elicited immune responses in older adults from a Phase 1 study in levels comparable to those seen in younger adults.

September 28, 2020

1 in 3 parents don't intend to have their child get the flu vaccine this year

One in three parents doesn't intend to have their child vaccinated for the flu this season, according to a new poll, despite the potential threat of a second wave of COVID-19 cases.

September 28, 2020

Many Iowans plan to wait on taking coronavirus vaccine: poll

Iowans will take a wait-and-see approach to a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new poll.

September 24, 2020

Most coronavirus patients will develop symptoms, study analysis argues

The authors said as many as four in five coronavirus patients may develop symptoms.

September 23, 2020

Top FDA vaccine adviser recuses herself over tie to Moderna: report

A top adviser has resigned from the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) vaccine advisory committee amid concerns about her ties to a pharmaceutical company conducting a trial for the highly anticipated treatment.

September 23, 2020

US coronavirus case-fatality ratio ranks 11th in Johns Hopkins mortality analysis

The U.S., which has a population of around 330 million, has nearly 7 million cases of COVID-19.

September 23, 2020

When will coronavirus vaccine trials begin in children? Top companies weigh in

While four coronavirus vaccine candidates have now entered late-stage clinical trials among adults, some may wonder when children will be enrolled.

September 23, 2020

Fauci 'cautiously optimistic' about coronavirus vaccine approval by end of 2020

Dr. Fauci said he would recommend his family get the coronavirus vaccine once approved.

September 22, 2020

Putin touts Russian coronavirus vaccine, offers it to UN staff for free

Vladimir Putin called the recently approved Russian coronavirus vaccine "reliable, safe, and effective" and offered to supply the vaccine, which many scientists are skeptical of, to other nations.