4 d. ago New vaccine could help ‘eradicate’ common virus that killed 11 babies last year

A NEW jab being developed for a common virus that killed 11 babies last year could offer better protection and stop the bug spreading, scientists say. Whooping cough, also known as the '100 day cough' because of how long it can take to recover, can be deadly and spreads very easily between people. It poses a particular...

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1 week ago Symptoms of winter virus that's ‘serious’ for babies and others

Some babies may need to be taken to hospital if they contract a common winter virus

Science

1 week ago Scientists discover common virus could be key trigger for lupus

The finding could unlock new treatments for people with the disease

Science

2 w. ago Jab for common virus could treat MS and may even be a vaccine

Research will investigate whether the injection could be used to prevent future cases of multiple sclerosis

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2 w. ago Common virus jab could be key in fight against multiple sclerosis

A groundbreaking new trial is set to investigate whether an mRNA jab, designed to target the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), could offer a novel treatment pathway for multiple sclerosis (MS).

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3 w. ago Virus that infects 95% of world population triggers devastating autoimmune conditions, groundbreaking study finds

Scientists have long suspected that the virus might play a role in autoimmune diseases and researchers at Stanford University recently investigated this link.

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3 w. ago Common virus found in most people can trigger lupus, study reveals

It is unclear why nine out of 10 lupus patients are women

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