Vaccines
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Who created the polio vaccine?
By Kimberly Hickok published
In the early 1950s, Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. Albert Sabin each found a way to protect the world from poliomyelitis, the paralysis-causing disease commonly known as polio. Here's how they did it.

How does the new coronavirus compare with the flu?
By Rachael Rettner published
Since the new coronavirus was first discovered in January, many people have compared it with a more well-known disease: The flu.

Moderna's coronavirus vaccine has moved to second phase of testing
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
The Food and Drug administration (FDA) has given approval to biotech company Moderna to begin the next phase of testing on its coronavirus vaccine candidate.

How experts plan to treat the new coronavirus
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Some of the prime candidates are drugs that were originally developed to treat other infections.

Coronavirus vaccine still months out. Here's why.
By Aubree Gordon, Florian Krammer published
One of the dangers of the novel coronavirus is that there is no treatment -- and no vaccine. Researchers are working on one, but will it be in time to help with the current outbreak?

Pneumonia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Cari Nierenberg published
Pneumonia is a common infection that causes inflammation in one or both lungs. It's typical symptoms are a cough with phlegm, fever, chills and difficulty breathing.

'Crazymothers' Want You to Stop Calling Them 'Anti-Vaxxers'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An anti-vaccine group wants to rebrand itself as "vaccine risk aware." Here's why they can't.

Why the Flu Shot Can't Give You the Flu
By Libby Richards published
Here are the facts about the flu shot and why this vaccine can't give you the flu virus.
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