Recent developments in health & science show significant changes as reported on August 11, 2026.
Tag: Vaccine
New mRNA vaccine shows promise in early trials for combating melanoma – Update 9
Recent developments in health & science show significant changes as reported on August 11, 2026.
New mRNA vaccine shows promise in early trials for combating melanoma – Update 83
Recent developments in health & science show significant changes as reported on August 11, 2026.
Development of Universal Flu Vaccine
Scientists make strides towards a shot that covers all influenza strains.
Pentagon Restores Flu Vaccine Mandate After Outbreak Sickens Nearly 300 Recruits at Lackland Air Force Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reverses April’s optional flu shot policy after only 40% of recruits chose vaccination causing a base outbreak.
New Fentanyl Vaccine From Scripps Research Could Stop Drug Reaching the Brain
The experimental vaccine targets fentanyl molecules before they reach the brain rather than blocking opioid receptors offering a novel approach to overdose prevention.
Personalised Cancer Vaccine Intismeran Autogene Shows Promise in Phase 2 Trial at ASCO 2026
The combination of a custom mRNA vaccine with standard treatment showed encouraging results against solid tumours in the latest clinical data.
PAHO: Vaccine Misinformation Superspreaders Use Emotion Fear and Simple Narratives to Go Viral
The guidance notes that false health content is deliberately designed to exploit emotions and pre-existing beliefs making it harder to correct.
Moderna’s mRNA Influenza Vaccine Recommended for Adults 50 and Over by FDA Panel
An FDA advisory committee voted unanimously to recommend Moderna’s new mRNA flu vaccine for older adults, potentially transforming influenza prevention.
AI-Designed Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Passes First Human Safety Trial
Scientists reported that an AI-engineered broad-spectrum coronavirus vaccine proved safe and generated immune responses across multiple virus variants in humans.