BCG vaccine The BCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis, an infection that affects the lungs causing symptoms such as persistent coughing, tiredness, a high temperature and loss of appetite.

An investigator reported updated findings from the phase 2/3 study QUILT 3.032 using a July 15, 2024 data cutoff.

Dr. Todd Ellerin of South Shore Health highlights the effectiveness of the measles vaccine and discusses the concerning drop ...

A phase 2b trial has found that the vaccine has an overall protective efficacy of 50% three years after immunisation, an advance on the current BCG vaccine which is not very effective and ...

Anktiva (nogapendekin alfa inbakicep, or N-803) can be used in combination with the BCG vaccine in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) patients who had not responded to the BCG shot on its ...

Novavax aims to convert emergency authorization to full approval FDA's request boosts Novavax shares by 18% Analysts confident in Novavax's approval despite past hurdles April 23 (Reuters ...

The rotavirus vaccine is the only live oral vaccine on the CDC's recommended schedule of childhood immunizations. This fact, along with differing dose schedules for the two available vaccines and ...

A new study is part of a growing body of evidence that vaccination against shingles—and potentially other infections—can be protective against developing dementia. While there is currently no ...

If your child does not have health insurance or if insurance may not cover all the costs, you can find a clinic that offers Free or Low-Cost Shots for Children on Vaccine Map. If you are pregnant ...