an advance on the current BCG vaccine which is not very effective and according to GSK “does not provide proven and consistent protection in adults in TB-endemic countries.” The big problem ...

The current live attenuated BCG vaccine has been in use since 1921 and, while it is effective in preventing severe TB disease in infants and young children, it provides limited protection against ...

May 22, 2025 — The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) may have an 'on-off switch ... A New Smartphone-Sized Device Can Test for Tuberculosis: Here's Why That Matters for Children Apr ...

Research in mice shows that the vaccine has been successful in activating the immune system against alpha-lactalbumin and ...

A genetic approach based on the introduction of premature termination codons can attenuate SARS-CoV-2 and induce protective mucosal immunity. Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) is the only ...

A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the top cause of hospitalization ...

Findings indicate that frequent COVID-19 booster shots do not weaken T-cell responses, alleviating concerns for vulnerable ...