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Vaccine Trials

A Step Forward in the Fight Against Dengue

Dr. Orin Levine | Posted 11.12.2012 | Impact
Read More: Dengue Fever, Dengue Vaccine Initiative, Vaccine Trials, Ciro De Quadros, International Vaccine Access Center, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Thailand, Orin Levine, Sanofi, Vaccines, Impact News
Dr. Orin Levine

The world is anxious for a dengue vaccine. It is estimated that 40 percent of the global population is at risk, and in too many countries, dengue fever is common and frequently causes outbreaks.

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Race for the Cure, and the Vaccine too

Dr. Orin Levine | Posted 05.25.2011 | World
Read More: Vaccine Trials, Breast Cancer, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Fda, Breast Cancer Vaccine, Race for the Cure, Orin Levine, World News
Dr. Orin Levine

These days it seems that everyone around me knows a family member, friend, neighbor, or congregation member who has battled breast cancer. Some c...

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HIV Vaccine: No Silver Bullet Yet

Dr. Peter Klatsky | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: HIV/AIDS, HIV Vaccine, International Health, Pepfar, Vaccine Trials, Abstinence, Drugs, Thailand, Aids, Condoms, Clean Needles, Sex Education, Healthy Living News
Dr. Peter Klatsky

Multiple news agencies reported that a trial vaccine reduced the risk of HIV infection by 30 percent. While I am encouraged by the results, we have yet to find a silver bullet.

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