Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is one of the causes of infectious blindness in Western countries, with no preventive vaccine available as of April 2025. The absence of a vaccine for HSV underscores the urgent need for innovative approaches that target reducing viral loads at the sites of transmission.
Recently, researchers from Penn Dental Medicine, in collaboration with colleagues in Finland, have addressed this issue in a study published in Molecular Therapy.
Chewing Away Herpes Infection
To Avoid Mosquito Transmitted Diseases, Visit Puerto Rico in April Not October
When planning a Caribbean vacation in 2025, it's essential to utilize the latest data to ensure a holiday free from mosquito-borne diseases.
Flying Malaria Vaccines Arrive in Nigeria
Over 20,000 children across the Federal Republic of Nigeria's Bayelsa state recently gained access to malaria vaccines, bypassing traditional distribution routes.
According to an article published by GAVI on April 22, 2025, approved malaria vaccines arrived by Zipline drone, an unmanned mini-plane carrying parachute-equipped cargo in its belly. This innovative technology can drop packages precisely over targeted facilities.