According to the Center for Disease Control, Zostavax is a medication that was licensed in 2006 to treat shingles. It is administered through a shot and only one dose is given to protect individuals from acquiring shingles. While the product is marketed as a safeguard against the shingles virus, the vaccine has caused adverse effects… Read More »
By Ashley McClary, MD Have you heard? There’s a vaccine that may help prevent cancer for your child! The HPV vaccine has been part of the routine vaccine schedule for the past 12 years and is designed to protect your child from becoming infected with a virus that causes cancer. The HPV, or human papillomavirus,… Read More »
There has been a worldwide resurgence of measles, with many countries experiencing “severe and protracted” outbreaks last year, a report warns. The World Health Organization data shows a rise in cases in almost every region of the world, with 30% more cases in 2017 than 2016. Experts say complacency, collapsing health systems and a rise… Read More »
Enesi Pharma and Sementis Ltd. announced they are developing vaccine candidates for the prevention of allergies and infectious diseases. This collaboration agreement is focused on the development and evaluation of solid dose versions of Sementis’ peanut hypo-allergy vaccine candidate for administration via Enesi Pharma’s ImplaVax® technology. This is important news since there is no cure… Read More »