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Tag Archives: Zika
Vaccines: From the cowshed to the clinic
Vaccines are an essential component of public health, keeping people safe against disease. But how do they work, how are they manufactured and what are the challenges involved? We spoke to Dr Sarah Gilbert from the Jenner Institute to find … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical and Medical Microbiology, History of Science, Virology
Tagged cowpox, Ebola, Edward, immune system, immunity, inoculation, Jenner, smallpox, trials, Vaccination, vaccines, variolation, Zika
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What is Zika virus?
In the past few weeks, there have been a number of reports about the rise of Zika virus, another member of the family that includes yellow fever virus, dengue virus and West Nile virus. But what is Zika virus? How is … Continue reading
Posted in Clinical and Medical Microbiology, Emerging Diseases, Epidemiology, Virology
Tagged Aedes, microcephaly, mosquito, pandemic, virus, Zika
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