Tag - Vaccines

Measles Causes Long-Term Harm in kids, But Vaccines Fully Prevent It

Credit: CDC/ Allison M. Maiuri, MPH, CHESMeasles is fatal in 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 infected children. However, even those who recover from the initial illness may face serious long-term effects. The virus weakens the immune system well after recovery, and in rare instances, it can remain hidden in the nervous system...

Mosquito Bites Successfully Used to Deliver Vaccines

Credit: PixabayMosquitoes, notorious for spreading diseases like malaria, have been repurposed by researchers as vaccine carriers. In groundbreaking human trials, these mosquito-borne vaccines showed up to 90% effectiveness, offering a surprising twist on these pests’ role in human health.Instead of viewing mosquitoes solely as disease vectors, scientists at the London School of Hygiene and...