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Vaccines and vaccination

A vaccine is a biological solution that helps people build up immunity to a particular disease. The safety and efficiency of many vaccines have been proven, but vaccine skeptism is on the rise.

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September 4, 2025

US: Florida to abolish all vaccine mandates

August 28, 2025

CDC head fired after 4 weeks leading US public health agency

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Reports & Analysis

A child is being held up in the arms of her mother, while a healthcare worker's hand is seen administering an injection

Africa: A tentative start in mass vaccine production

Africa: A tentative start in mass vaccine production

There might not be enough long-term funding to support initiatives to produce vaccines and medicines locally in Africa.
HealthAugust 21, 2025
A woman getting a vaccination.

Why US budget cuts could derail future mRNA vaccine progress

Why US budget cuts could derail future mRNA vaccine progress

Scientists fear US budget cuts will set back mRNA vaccine research and raise therapy costs.
PoliticsAugust 14, 2025
A picture of gloved hands filling a hypodermic syringe or needle with mRNA vaccine from bottle against a blue background

Experts alarmed by US cuts to mRNA vaccine research

Experts alarmed by US cuts to mRNA vaccine research

A move to cut $500 million worth of vaccine research will make the world vulnerable to future pandemics, experts warn.
PoliticsAugust 8, 2025
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Human immune system reacts to the mere sight of infection

Human immune system reacts to the mere sight of infection

Brain activity when people were shown images of sick-looking avatars appeared to spark an immune response in the body.
ScienceJuly 28, 2025
Granola bars, nuts, dried fruit and an apple on a tin plate

Fiber — how food influences your immune system

Fiber — how food influences your immune system

Fiber helps useful gut bacteria to thrive. They produce fatty acids that feed vital T helper cells.
HealthJuly 11, 202505:40 min
A colourful illustration using animated components depicts how the lymphatic system works

How does our lymphatic system function?

How does our lymphatic system function?

The lymphatic system is indispensable to our immune system and also cleans up between our cells.
ScienceJuly 7, 202503:15 min
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Need for vigilance amid new 'Nimbus' COVID variant

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HealthJune 25, 2025
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A passenger leaving Mexico is vaccinated against measles at Benito Juarez International Airport in Mexico City

What's behind the recent measles outbreaks around the world?

Measles is making a comeback globally. Health advisors say it's a 'wake-up call' for renewed vaccination efforts.
ScienceMay 7, 2025
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Long COVID: Have US scientists found a cure?

The discovery that lung inflammation drives long COVID offers hope of a treatment for 400 million people globally.
ScienceMarch 6, 2025
A school girl in India gets a measles and rubella vaccine

Measles in Texas: A deadly disease that can be prevented

Measles cases are rising due to low vaccination rates. The WHO says half the world is now at risk of outbreaks.
HealthFebruary 27, 2025
Two children leave a house through a green door, flanked by two female vaccine health workers wearing blue and red

Why isn't Pakistan polio-free?

DW looks at why Pakistan is one of two remaining countries worldwide where wild polio is still endemic.
SocietyFebruary 26, 202505:39 min
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