dengue
7 Must-Read Stories In October 2016
Sanofi Pasteur's dengue vaccine, low-protein diets and a ‘light-stopping’ experiment were popular in October.
To Roll Out Or Not To Roll Out Dengue Vaccines? It’s Complicated
It is possible that in certain settings, routine dengue vaccination may actually increase the incidence of severe dengue—and thus the numbers hospitalized due to the disease.
Great Hesitation In Adopting Dengue Vaccine
Dengxavia, the world's first approved dengue vaccine, has been rolled out in parts of Asia and South America—but doubts over its efficacy and potential for causing side effects remain.
Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Usa Thisyakorn
Professor Usa Thisyakorn, chairman of the Asian Dengue Vaccine Advocacy, hopes to present a united front against dengue in Thailand.
Boosting Vaccine 2 With Antibodies From Vaccine 1
The research suggests that vaccine efficacy could be improved by exploiting cross-reactive antibodies.
Zika Outbreak In Singapore Alarms Region
The number of Zika cases in the country surged to 275 in just ten days from the start of the outbreak on August 27.
Dengue Hotspots More Likely To Spread Zika Virus: Study
Subtropical and tropical countries with a history of mosquito-borne diseases have the greatest risk of the virus spreading once it hits the country.
A Shot In The Arm For Dengue Control?
The world's first dengue vaccine is good news, but not a perfect solution.
First Dengue Vaccine In Asia Approved In The Philippines
Dengvaxia®, the world's first dengue vaccine, has been approved for use in the Philippines.
