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Keyword - Vaccine

- Bird flu vaccine to hit the shelves
  
  Europe approves pandemic vaccine; countries must decide own strategies.
  
  20 May 2008
- Malaria: The end of the beginning
  
  After decades of work, a pioneering malaria vaccine may soon reach the final phase of clinical trials. In the first of two features on efforts against malaria, Brendan Maher reports on a vaccine that is far from perfect - but which may provide new direction and save thousands of lives.
  
  27 February 2008
- Is a universal flu vaccine on its way?
  
  Late last week, a UK-based company reported promising safety data for a 'universal' flu vaccine. Heidi Ledford looks at how such vaccines work, and what challenges must still be overcome.
  
  7 January 2008
- Malaria vaccine hope for Africa's babies
  
  Mozambique trial shows vaccine safe for young infants.
  
  17 October 2007
- Melanoma vaccine enters clinical trials
  
  Treatment could teach the immune system to fight skin cancer.
  
  20 July 2004
- Vaccines may increase virulence
  
  Pursue additional defences, urge malaria experts.
  
  22 June 2004
- Polio defence plan back on track
  
  Rumour-mongers bow to vaccination campaign.
  
  18 May 2004
- Health fears halt vaccine trial
  
  Smallpox jab intended for US biodefence may inflame heart.
  
  15 April 2004
- HIV discovery allows targeting of vaccines
  
  Researchers identify virus strains that frequently infect victims.
  
  26 March 2004
- Ricin vaccine protects mice from poisoning
  
  Skin patch could offer simple treatment route.
  
  15 March 2004