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West Nile virus spreads through mosquitoes. Most people do not get sick, but a small group can become seriously ill. What could happen in the coming years?
Most vaccines still use a needle. Drops, a nasal flu vaccine and needle-free jet injection already exist. Skin patches from Micron, Vaxxas and others are still research. WHO, Gavi and RIVM, in plain terms.
The Gates Foundation, Gavi, Wellcome and CEPI see vaccines as one of the strongest tools against infectious disease worldwide. WHO sets the course. This is how that partnership works.
Dengue is still an imported disease in European Netherlands. RIVM, the Health Council and ECDC say warmer weather, ticks and mosquitoes are changing the risk. What is coming, and what is already here?
Not every vaccine needs a repeat dose. RIVM, LCI and LCR explain when a booster is due, and how long you stay protected afterwards.
An mRNA vaccine is a short message for your cells, not a live virus. WHO, CDC, EMA and RIVM explain how it works and why it does not change your DNA.
A US green card medical exam includes a vaccination check. USCIS says to bring written proof of your shots. Here is how a digital record in Vaxy can help, with sources.
Vaccines do not cause autism. WHO, RIVM and large studies find no evidence. Here is where the myth came from, and what parents need to know.
Trump wants fewer childhood vaccines and to split the MMR shot. Here is why those vaccines exist, what the science says, and what can happen if fewer children are protected.
Moderna and Merck say a personal mRNA vaccine plus Keytruda helped stop melanoma coming back after surgery. Here is what the Phase 3 study means, in plain language.
In an increasingly connected world, having instant access to your vaccination history can be the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful border crossing.
Planning a trip abroad? Here's everything you need to know about which vaccines are required, recommended, and how far in advance to get them.
Children receive dozens of vaccines in their first years of life. Here's how to stay organized and never miss a critical dose.