February 5, 2020 'No known effective' treatments for coronavirus despite reports, WHO says Health agencies recommend patients receive supportive care to relieve coronavirus symptoms.
January 22, 2020 Coronavirus vaccine in 'early stages' as focus turns to China's transparency Officials with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are working on a vaccine to combat the deadly Chinese coronavirus that’s sickened more than 400 people and killed at least 17, an NIH spokesperson told Fox News on Wednesday. The news comes as Chinese officials are reportedly warning against any attempts at a cover-up as the pneumonia-like disease continues to spread.
January 22, 2020 Flu vaccine in pill form on horizon The oral vaccine is still about five years away from market, but could eliminate many children and adults avoid getting their yearly flu shot.
January 21, 2020 North Carolina cheerleader dies of septic shock after contracting flu Her grieving parents say she went from complaining about body aches to falling unconscious within 72 hours.
January 20, 2020 Why you might catch the flu twice this season A second strain of the influenza virus is gaining traction in the U.S.
January 15, 2020 This year's flu shot doesn't match virus circulating: report The strain in the vaccine may still be close enough to offer some protection.
January 10, 2020 NJ vaccine bill eliminating religion as student exemption is likely to advance after Senate deal: reports A large group of protesters gathered outside the statehouse in Trenton, N.J., Thursday to protest a controversial bill that would remove religion as a legal reason for parents not vaccinating public school students.
January 9, 2020 Nearly 500 Seattle students without updated vaccinations barred from class: officials Nearly 500 students in Seattle were barred from class on Wednesday over outdated vaccination records, according to Seattle Public School officials.
January 6, 2020 1,400 Seattle students without updated vaccinations could be banned from class: report Students in Seattle who are not up-to-date on their required vaccinations could be prevented from returning to class when school resumes on Jan. 8, officials said.
December 20, 2019 FDA approves first-ever Ebola vaccine The vaccine was studied during a two-year period in Guinea.