Content about Virology

February 16, 2011

Baxter on verge of revolutionizing flu shot life cycle

Baxter International on Tuesday announced results of a study published in this week's issue of The Lancet that demonstrated effectiveness and tolerability of the company’s Preflucel in protecting against seasonal influenza.

February 16, 2011

HHS unveils National Vaccine Plan

The Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday unveiled a new National Vaccine Plan to enhance coordination of all aspects of federal vaccine and immunization activities with the goal to ensure that all Americans can gain access to vaccines.

February 11, 2011

Rite Aid assures patients it still has shingles vaccine in stock

Responding to reports of a shingles vaccine shortage, Rite Aid is assuring customers that nearly 1,900 of its pharmacies have an ample supply.

December 1, 2010

PhRMA: 100 HIV/AIDS drugs, vaccines are in development

One hundred new drugs and vaccines are in development to treat HIV/AIDS and related conditions, according to a new report by a pharmaceutical industry trade group.

September 28, 2010

GSK, Mia Hamm to adults: 'Give your health a shot'

GlaxoSmithKline has tapped soccer star Mia Hamm for its public health campaign to emphasize the...

September 27, 2010

RediClinic offers two flu vaccination options

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now is recommending that everybody older than 6...

September 26, 2010

Study: Humidifiers may aid in reduction of airborne flu viruses

A study sponsored by Kaz, the manufacturer of Vicks humidifiers, found that such devices as...

July 18, 2010

Kaletra-Isentress therapy for HIV patients as effective as standard treatments, drug makers say

A combination therapy comprising of drugs made by Abbott and Merck is as effective as...