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The HPV Vaccine Is Tired of Defending Itself

Sometimes I feel Sorry for vaccines

Recombinant Shingles Vaccine: Safety, Side Effects, and Rare Risks

What clinical trials and real-world safety data of Shingrix actually show.

A Long-Awaited Oral Shigella Vaccine Delivers Remarkable Results

The experimental vaccine protected nearly 90% of volunteers against one of the world’s most contagious diarrheal diseases.

First Smallpox Vaccination in the U.S.

Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse inoculates his son Daniel

Jeeves and the Stain

“What ho, Jeeves”, I said. “What ho, what ho, what ho!’ The last one just in case the previous ones had not quite made the point.

Gavi approves $180 million for Africa’s vaccine manufacturing

In a significant step toward strengthening global health security, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has approved substantial funding to boost…

If Correlation Is Not Causation, Then What Is?

There are rules for what makes a “causal association,” but not everyone knows them or follows them.

Responding To an Interesting Comment With Topics of Racism and Vaccines

For years, I’ve been trying to figure out why any discussion that deals with racism- actual racism — is considered terrible to the people…

The Ebola Outbreak That Exposed the Stockpile Illusion

The Bundibugyo outbreak shows why pandemic preparedness cannot be measured only by what we have stored. It has to be measured by how fast…

Could Treatment Inform Prevention? bNAB-Based Vaccines For People Living with HIV

This publication highlight is part of the SBGrid Communities Project focused on science education and demonstrating how structural biology…

Vaccines Have Protected the U.S. Military for 250 Years. We Keep Learning That the Hard Way.

From smallpox in George Washington’s army to flu outbreaks in today’s training camps, U.S. military history has proved that vaccine…

Falling Through the Cracks: My Guide to Overhauling My Vaccines and Switching to Injectable PrEP…

If you’re in your 40s, grew up moving back and forth between provinces, or have been looking into transitioning to injectable PrEP, this…

Heart Protection Endures: Updated COVID Vaccines Still Reduce Major Cardiac Risks

In an era where COVID-19 has transitioned from a global emergency to an endemic respiratory threat, public skepticism toward annual…

Myths Putting Children at Risk

A Simple Guide to Adult Vaccines: What You Need and When to Get Them

Staying up to date on vaccines isn’t just for kids — adults need protection too. Immunizations help prevent serious illnesses, reduce…

HOW TO STOP SNORING NATURALLY AND SLEEP QUIETLY AGAIN

The Proven Nighttime Breathing Fixes, Sleep Position Hacks, and Hidden Causes Keeping You and Your Partner Awake

Jeeves and the Vaccine

“What ho, Jeeves! What ho, what ho, what ho!” I was in jolly good spirits. Had to pop off to the country to help Augustus Fink Nottle…

A Masked Conspiracy?

Beware! An anonymous intruder has been spotted! But don’t panic, this unbiased investigation seeks to freely explore doubts that have…

Bob Park’s What’s New: June 12, 2026

No, Bob Park — the physicist who wrote the What’s New newsletter for years — did not write this. Instead, I am imagining what Park would…

Better Than Evolution? How AI Is Redesigning the Genetic “Switches” of Life

1. Introduction: The mRNA Translation Problem

The Storm Before the Storm: An Executive Order, Religious Exemptions, and More

The State of U.S. Vaccine Policy | June 11, 2026

9.85% Growth Ahead!

The U.S. liquid vaccine filling solutions market is entering a new phase of transformation. Valued at USD 1.56 billion in 2026, the market…

mRNA Vaccines and Therapeutics Market Unlocks New Frontiers in Modern Medicine — Forecast to 2034

mRNA Vaccines and Therapeutics Market Overview 2034

$23 Billion Question: Can Personalized Cancer Vaccines Redefine Cancer Care by 2035?

Cancer treatment is entering a new era. Instead of using the same therapy for every patient, researchers are increasingly designing…

The Line I Still Remember

Polio, Vaccines, and the Difference Between Fear and History

The First Vaccine for Traveler’s Diarrhea May Be Around the Corner

Scandinavian BioPharma is developing a new oral vaccine targeting a major bacterial cause of traveler’s diarrhea.

Bob Park’s What’s New: June 5, 2026

No, Bob Park — the physicist who wrote the What’s New newsletter for years — did not write this. Instead, I am imagining what Park would…

Grandparents For Vaccines

For the last six months, I’ve been the Michigan Representative of the volunteer group Grandparents For Vaccines. Our group’s mission is to…

The 7 Personalities of Anti-Anti-Vaxxers

After 6 years of watching people argue, this is what I’ve seen

Vaccine for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Market Trends: Growth Opportunities and…

The global vaccine industry for porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) continues to evolve as livestock producers focus on…

Are Plant-Based Vaccines the Future of Medicine?

Written by Yahya Usman

The Allergy That Shouldn’t Exist: Vaccines, Gelatin, and the Strange Origins of Alpha-Gal Syndrome

An examination of the peer-reviewed evidence surrounding a condition with no historical precedent and a documented pharmaceutical origin.

Behind every vaccine question is a person

After six years of listening to questions, doubts, and pushback, this is where our thinking has landed so far.

Can the MMR Vaccine Train Immunity Without Causing Measles?

Many people have heard this question before: “If a vaccine puts a virus into your body, isn’t that the same as getting the disease?” At…

Dos hombres, una plaga de Ecuador a Inglaterra.

Durante más de tres mil años, ningún enemigo invisible fue tan implacable con la humanidad como la viruela. Faraones momificados llevan sus…

Move update 30 May

Having got the dog's rabies certificate the day before, we instructed a pet shipper yesterday, and we have a provisional date for flying…

What Makes a Vaccine Effective?

Understanding vaccine effectiveness and why protection isn’t always the same

HPV Vaccine: Why Prevention Matters More Than Treatment

Pet Vaccination Cost in India: An Honest Price Breakdown (2026) | PawVerse Blog

Of all the questions pet parents ask before bringing an animal home, the one that gets whispered most often is also the most practical. How…

(Another) New ACIP Charter, More HHS Reshuffling, and a Major New Outbreak Exposing Global…

The State of U.S. Vaccine Policy | May 28, 2026

Muammar Gaddafi’s 2009 UN Speech and Its Relevance to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Muammar Gaddafi, the former leader of Libya, was known for his provocative and often controversial statements on international affairs. In…

Why do vaccines work?

As a child, we dont pay much mind to what the unusual substance in needles that get injected in us are really for. We just sit tight…

The Closest Thing We Have to a “Cognitive-Health” Vaccine

How the shingles shot is outperforming every expectation.

Fake News: Vaccines and Autism

A Facebook post published in May 2026 made claims directly linking vaccination to the development of childhood autism. While he does not…

Flu Vaccine for Families: Why Planning Ahead Matters

When flu season approaches, it is easy to put vaccination off until symptoms start spreading through schools, workplaces, and households…

5 Reasons Anti-Vaxxers are So Wrong

And one reason that might actually make sense

Bundibugyo: The Ebola Strain With No Vaccine

836 cases, 186 deaths in DR Congo in eight days. WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The strain is…

When Disaster and Disease Collide: A Public Health Warning

The next superstorm could be a lot worse than most people think. Declining vaccination rates, aging infrastructure, and underfunded health…

What’s Actually in Childhood Vaccines: a Critical Examination of Ingredients and Safety Research…

When a parent sits in a pediatrician’s office and consents to vaccinating their newborn, they are rarely - if ever - handed a complete…

Vaccination Trends and Misinformation: Navigating a Complex Public Health Landscape

Vaccination stands as one of modern medicine’s most successful public health tools. Yet, the conversation around vaccines is not only about…