Flu & Viruses
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European women diagnosed late with HIV
European women in their 40s are three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with HIV at a late stage compared to younger women, according to new figures. Read more
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Multiple sclerosis-herpes link made clearer
New research has identified a specific form of the herpes virus that is linked to multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Measles causes ‘immunological amnesia’
The reason why measles causes long-term damage to the immune system, leaving people vulnerable to other infections, has been revealed in a new study. Read more
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Wild poliovirus type 3 eradicated globally
Wild poliovirus type 3 (WPV3) has been eradicated worldwide, it has been announced. Read more
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Alarm as child vaccination rates fall
Child vaccination rates fell for all procedures in the last year, according to alarming figures published yesterday. Read more
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Temperature-proof artificial tropical vaccine unveiled
British scientists have successfully engineered a tropical disease vaccine that does not need refrigeration, it was announced last night. Read more
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Tackling resurgence of measles a priority – conference
Leading microbiologists have called for urgent measures to tackle the resurgence of measles. Read more
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Unvaccinated students hit by measles and mumps
Shortfalls in vaccination are responsible for increasing rates of measles and mumps, public health experts have warned. Read more
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New European measles resurgence warning
The UK is one of four European countries where measles has returned following elimination, it was revealed today. Read more
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Lyme disease more common than believed
The number of cases of tick-borne Lyme disease in the UK have been significantly underestimated, according to an analysis published today. Read more