In August, the Food and Drug Administration authorized updated vaccines against COVID-19. Here's what to know about the three ...

There are many different types of vaccines against cancer, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which reduces the risk of cancer by protecting against HPV types that lead to cervical ...

The first pneumococcal vaccine was licensed in the U.S. in 1977, and since then pharmaceutical companies have been coming up with newer versions that target a dozen or more types in a single shot.

Comprehensive coverage of the hexavalent vaccine can protect against whooping cough and polio, averting disease resurgence, writes Esther Nakkazi.

the need for a trivalent vaccine was recognized. Technical advances have made it possible to produce reassortant strains between wild-type viruses (for their antigenic properties) and culture ...

There are currently two types of vaccines aimed at preventing pneumonia available in the United States. There are four vaccines in the U.S. that target 15 or more strains of pneumococcal bacteria.

With flu season underway and new, developing COVID-19 strains, health professionals continue to stress the importance of receiving an updated vaccine. On Oct. 23, the Centers for Disease Control ...