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Is the COVID-19 vaccine causing rare myocarditis cases?
By Rachael Rettner published
Researchers in Israel say they've found a possible link between the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and cases of heart inflammation called myocarditis in young men.

Highly effective malaria vaccine could be a game-changer, early trial suggests
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
A new malaria vaccine showed to be 77% effective in early clinical trials, the first to pass the World Health Organization's efficacy goal.

Vaccines neutralize New York coronavirus variant in lab dishes
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The studies analyzed antibodies drawn from vaccinated people.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in pregnancy, new study shows
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Protection also passes to the fetus through the placenta and to newborns through breast milk.

Moderna starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in infants and young children
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The trial includes children in the U.S. and Canada.

Can moms pass COVID-19 immunity to their newborns?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study shows that antibodies can cross the placenta and could be protective to the baby.

There's a new coronavirus variant in the UK. Here's what we know.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Vaccines will likely work just as well against the variant.

Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccine is 86% effective, early data suggest
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The United Arab Emirates has approved the vaccine based on this data.
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