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The seasonal influenza vaccine may significantly reduce mortality for patients with type 2 diabetes

Flu Vaccine Protective Against Hospitalization, Death in T2DM

Significantly lower rates of admission for stroke, heart failure, pneumonia/influenza, all-cause-death
A vaccine to help protect against chlamydia is proving to be effective

Widely Protective Vaccine Against Chlamydia Appears Promising

Bacteria's ability to spread within cells was halted, researcher says
About one-third of Princeton University students given a vaccine to combat a meningitis B outbreak on campus in 2013 didn't show signs of protection against the infection eight weeks later

Seropositivity of Meningitis B Vaccine Lower Than Expected

One in three students didn't get immunity against outbreak strain after two doses
The American Cancer Society has endorsed the U.S. government's HPV vaccination recommendations

ACS Endorses CDC’s HPV Vaccine Guidelines

Boys and girls should start series at age 11 or 12 to protect against human papillomavirus
The world's most promising malaria vaccine (RTS

Malaria Vaccine Protection Short-Lived in Young Children

Children in study were given three doses, but manufacturer now says four doses needed
Experimental studies support the effectiveness of two vaccine candidates against the Zika virus

Two Vaccines Deemed Feasible Against Zika Virus Infection

Two candidates provided protection after just one dose; clinical trials planned for later this year
Drones might offer a cheaper and better way to deliver vaccines to people in developing countries

Drones Could Work for Efficient Delivery of Aid to Remote Areas

Machines might be cheaper, quicker than current delivery methods
The nasal spray form of the influenza vaccine should not be used next flu season

CDC: FluMist Nasal Flu Vaccine Should Not Be Used 2016-2017

Research shows inactivated vaccine is the best way to protect children
The first vaccine to protect American travelers from cholera has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Cholera Vaccine for U.S. Travelers

Liquid vaccine Vaxchora approved for adults ages 18 to 64
A combination vaccine offered to mothers from 28 weeks of gestation may offer protection for infants born prematurely

Vaccination in Pregnancy May Offer Protection for Preemies

Infants born to vaccinated mothers have higher antibody concentrations of vaccine antigens