Ten years ago, the Zika virus shook Brazil. Thousands of babies were born with severe birth defects. Pregnant women faced constant fear, and public health systems scrambled for answers. While the ...

UPDATE: The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. In a joint statement ...

This vaccine is used to help prevent infection by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). It may also be used during the third trimester of pregnancy to help prevent RSV in the newborn baby. RSV can ...

Novavax (NVX-CoV2373) is a vaccine used to reduce the risk of serious infection from the virus that causes COVID-19. Novavax can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include ...

Have you gotten the shingles vaccination? What about the flu vax? If so, I have good news and more good news for you...and your brain. Of the many factors that contribute to healthy aging—exercise, ...

FluMist (influenza vaccine live, intranasal) is a brand-name vaccine used to help prevent influenza (flu) in certain adults and children. As with other drugs, FluMist can cause side effects, such as ...

The Herpes simplex virus is a widespread virus that often causes cold sores, and most people carry it. By removing a virulence gene, i.e. a gene that makes the virus harmful to humans, the herpes ...

Beyfortus (nirsevimab-alip) is a prescription drug used to help prevent serious illness from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in certain children. Beyfortus can cause side effects that range from ...