Tag: vaccine
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Global antibiotic use is on the rise. What does this mean for superbugs?
As we’ve covered before, the main driver of antibiotic resistance is the overuse of antibiotics. The more antibiotics are out there, the more exposure bacteria get, and the more likely they are to evolve defenses. Now, a new report has found that global antibiotic usage is up 65% from 2000 to 2015–how does this impact…
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Potential Zika vaccine fast-tracked by FDA
A Zika vaccine candidate developed by Japanese pharmaceutical giant Takeda has entered an accelerated FDA review process. Zika, a mostly mosquito-spread infection that can cause serious birth defects, is still an issue. Although it made waves mostly during its 2016 outbreak, concerns remain about a resurgence of Zika and the CDC still lists vast swatches…
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Dogs can get a Lyme disease vaccine. Why can’t humans?
PBS NewsHour segment, aired 6/28/17.
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Why finding a solution to control Lyme disease isn’t simple
PBS NewsHour segment, aired 4/5/17.
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Why Testing An Ebola Vaccine Isn’t So Easy
PBS NewsHour segment
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Why Isn’t There a Better Test To Detect Ebola?
PBS NewsHour segment
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