Vaccine Weekly

Chickenpox Vaccine - Varicella vaccine was effective during outbreak in partially vaccinated population in Spain

Measles Vaccine - HLA-A2 epitopes for fusion and hemagglutinin proteins of measles virus protect against measles

Poliomyelitis Vaccine - Outbreak of poliomyelitis in China was caused by type 1 vaccine-derived poliovirus

Vaccine Safety - No causal association was found between encephalopathy and pertussis or measles vaccine

Alloimmunization - New findings reported from University libre of Bruxelles, Faculty of Medicine describe advances in alloimmunization

Alloimmunization - Studies from Emory University, Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service update current data on alloimmunization

Allergy & Immunology -  New England Journal of Medicine reports positive results from Dynavax ragweed allergy trial

Avian Influenza - Baxter reports data from phase I/II trial of cell-based candidate H5N1 pandemic vaccine

Avian Influenza - Bird flu pandemic risk increases; antivirals losing effectiveness

Bladder Cancer - Bladder biopsy is not always necessary after BCG treatment for bladder cancer

Business Update - China Biopharma signs LOI to deliver 450,000 doses of flu vaccines to government agency in China

Business Update - Viropro informs stockholders of added product, additional revenues for Biochallenge Project

Cancer Vaccine - CD8 T cell recognition of human 5T4 oncofetal antigen is reported

Cervical Cancer - Human papillomavirus-related tumors in HIV are focus of review

Cervical Cancer Vaccine - HPV-16 E7 displayed on Lactobacillus casei induces antitumor effects

Collaborations - Avant signs agreement with Pfizer to develop animal health vaccines

Dendritic Cell Vaccine - Tolerogenic dendritic cells are focus of review

Dengue Fever - sanofi pasteur, pediatric dengue initiative partner to make dengue vaccine widely available

Diphtheria Vaccine - High proportion of German adults is susceptible to diphtheria

Emergency Medicine - Emergency department-based program promotes immunization against vaccine-preventable diseases

Finance - Avant Immunotherapeutics receives grant to develop, manufacture Ty800 with VitriLife

Finance - Chembio reports $8.15 million private financing

Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Guillain-Barre syndrome linked to vaccination in several cases

Haemophilus Influenzae Vaccine - Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae mimics encapsulated strains

Healthcare Policy - Congress adjourns without passing Ryan White CARE Act

Hepatitis C Vaccine - Hepatitis C immunization causes CD4+ immune escape and T cell failure in chimps

HIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Serological assay of HIV-1 antibodies based on p24-gp41 fusion protein are developed

HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Loss of memory B cells impairs long-term serologic memory during HIV-1 infection

HIV/AIDS Philanthropy - Red ribbon sponsor Xilinx employees participate in 17th annual Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Data reinforce efficacy of Trizivir alone in treatment-naive HIV patients with low viral load

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Treatment interruption promotes host control of HIV replication

HIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV-1 gp120-binding affibody ligand characterized

Human Papillomavirus - Papillomavirus-like particles activate PI3-kinase pathway via alpha-6 beta-4 integrin upon binding

Influenza Pandemic - Pandemic influenza preparedness strategies vary in the Asia-Pacific region

Influenza Vaccine - Missed opportunities for influenza vaccination are common among children with asthma

Influenza Vaccine - Neutralizing activity of influenza virus-specific antibodies was enhanced by serum components

Influenza Vaccine - PowderMed to conduct U.S. clinical trial of DNA-based annual influenza vaccine

Intravenous Immunoglobulin - Reference preparations to control anti-D level in intravenous immunoglobulin was assessed

Legal Issues - StatSure, Chembio agree to end litigation, enter agreement to market HIV barrel technology

Melanoma Vaccine - Dendritic cells loaded with melanoma cells induce clinical responses

Microbiology Research - Tiny fish found in Tampa Bay may be key to understanding evolution of human immune system

Mycobacterium Bovis Genetics -  Mycobacterium bovis population structure is dominated by reductions in diversity

Pediatrics - Several new vaccines extend the immunization period from childhood into adolescence

Personnel - CytRx scientific advisory board member awarded Nobel Prize in medicine for RNAi discovery

Personnel - Novavax names Dr. Penny Heaton chief medical officer

Personnel - Viral Genetics names Harvard's Altfeld and Allen to scientific advisory board

Pertussis - Immunization exemptions lead to higher rates of whooping cough in some states

Pertussis Vaccine - Vaccine independence and globalization are discussed

Pneumococcal Epidemiology -  Streptococcus pneumoniae attack rates and duration in U.K. children are reported

Pneumococcal Vaccine - Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine protects against pneumonia in elderly

Pneumonia Vaccine - The pneumonia vaccine can be a life saver

Poliomyelitis - Nigerian state reports new polio cases

Poliomyelitis Vaccine - Polio continues to be problem in Northern Nigeria

Shingles Vaccine - Cost-effectiveness of shingles vaccine in older adults in U.S was examined

Smallpox Vaccine - No viremia was detected in plasma and blood mononuclear cells from smallpox vaccinees

Tetanus Vaccine - Tetanus antitoxin levels in oral fluid can be used as tool for serosurveys

Vaccinia Virus - A22R resolvase cleaves DNA of vaccinia virus

Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Vaccines - Research reports from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Department of Biochemistry provide new insights into bacillus calmette-guerin vaccines

Biomedical Engineering - Research from Nagasaki University, Biomedical Sciences Division in the area of biomedical engineering published

Cancer Vaccines - Data from Leiden University advance knowledge in cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Findings from Scripps Research Institute, Department of Immunology advance knowledge in cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Findings from Washington University, Department of Surgery in cancer vaccines reported

Cancer Vaccines - New data from Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture illuminate research in cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - New findings from University of Oslo in the area of cancer vaccines published

Cancer Vaccines - Recent findings from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Pathology highlight research in cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Reports from Cantonal Hospital, Research Department advance knowledge in cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Reports from Sloan Kettering Institute for Cancer Research add new data to research in cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Research from Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture in cancer vaccines provides new insights

Cancer Vaccines - Research on cancer vaccines described by scientists at University of Minnesota, Cancer Center

Cancer Vaccines - Research on cancer vaccines detailed by scientists at Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

Cancer Vaccines - Research on cancer vaccines published by scientists at National Institutes of Health

Cancer Vaccines - Research on cancer vaccines reported by scientists at University of Michigan, Division of Surgical Oncology

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers at Children's Hospital have published new data on cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers from Kurume University, Immunology Center detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccines

Cancer Vaccines - Researchers from University of Tokyo, Institute of Medical Science describe findings in cancer vaccines