Vaccines
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Could we ever eradicate the flu?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
We have influenza vaccines, but is it possible to eradicate the flu?

Quick guide: Most widely used COVID-19 vaccines and how they work
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Learn about the most widely used COVID-19 vaccines.

10 amazing health stories you may have missed in 2021
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Here are some medical stories that really wowed us this year.

Flu shot may be a 'bad match' for dominant strain
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The shots should still help prevent severe disease.

HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates by 87% among women in the UK
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The HPV vaccine reduced cases of cervical cancer by 87% among women in the U.K. who received the vaccine when they were 12 or 13 years old, according to a new study.

Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Many people will now be able to "mix and match" COVID-19 booster shots — that is, get a different COVID-19 vaccine for a booster, the FDA announced Wednesday (Oct. 20).

Which COVID-19 vaccine has the lowest rate of breakthrough infections?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hints in the data suggest the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has the most breakthroughs, while Moderna has the least.

Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide years of protection from COVID-19
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The mRNA vaccines will likely provide protection against the coronavirus for years if it doesn't evolve significantly, a small new study suggests.
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