VACCINES

This study tested a new mRNA vaccine designed to protect against a future flu pandemic. Healthy adults aged 18-49 or 65-84 received either the experimental vaccine, a licensed flu shot, or a placebo. The goal was to check safety and how well the vaccine triggers an immune respons…

This study looked at whether changing the measles vaccination policy in Guinea-Bissau to include children up to 35 months old could reduce deaths. About 3,500 children aged 9-35 months who had not yet received the measles vaccine took part. The goal was to see if giving the vacci…

This study looked at whether giving men easy access to vaccines and health information at a birthing center helps them get more preventive care. 176 male partners of women giving birth were offered vaccines in different ways. The goal was to see if this approach increases vaccine…

This study tested a new digital vaccine card and mobile app in rural Uganda and urban Kenya to see if it helps more children get their vaccines on time. Over 3,500 children under 2 years old took part. Researchers checked how well the digital system worked for tracking shots like…