VACCINES

This study tested a new mRNA vaccine designed to protect against a future flu pandemic. Healthy adults aged 18-49 and 65-84 received either the experimental vaccine, a licensed flu shot, or a placebo. Researchers monitored safety and immune responses for about 13 months to see if…

This study in Guinea-Bissau tested whether giving measles vaccine to children aged 9-35 months who missed their routine shot could lower death rates. About 3,500 children were split into two groups: one followed the national policy (no vaccine after 12 months) and the other recei…

This study tested whether offering vaccines and health education to men at a birthing center helps them get more preventive care. 176 male partners of birthing people were split into three groups: one got a vaccine offer, another got an info flyer plus the offer, and a third got …

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…