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An enlightened conversation about vaccination, health and autonomy

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The Vaccine Reaction

An enlightened conversation about vaccination, health and autonomy

Scientists Creating mRNA Biologics with Added Aluminum Adjuvant

by Rishma Parpia
5 Comments on Scientists Creating mRNA Biologics with Added Aluminum Adjuvant
scientist doing research
Scientists at Boston Children’s Hospital in Massachusetts have developed an experimental mRNA biologic technology that they say produced longer-lasting immune responses in ...

Pfizer/Valneva Aim for FDA Approval of mRNA Shot for Lyme Disease

by TVR Staff
4 Comments on Pfizer/Valneva Aim for FDA Approval of mRNA Shot for Lyme Disease
Pfizer/Valneva Aim for FDA Approval of mRNA Shot for Lyme Disease
On Mar. 23, 2026, Pfizer, Inc. of New York City, NY and Valneva SE of Saint-Herblain, France announced that they ...

FDA Greenlights Review of Moderna’s mRNA Flu Shot After Application Amended

by Rishma Parpia
2 Comments on FDA Greenlights Review of Moderna’s mRNA Flu Shot After Application Amended
FDA Greenlights Review of Moderna’s mRNA Flu Shot After Application Amended
On Feb. 18, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to review Moderna’s application for its mRNA influenza ...

U.S. Researcher Wins $1.9 Million USDA Grant to Develop Novel Bird Flu Vaccine

by Marco Cáceres
3 Comments on U.S. Researcher Wins $1.9 Million USDA Grant to Develop Novel Bird Flu Vaccine
U.S. Researcher Wins .9 Million USDA Grant to Develop Novel Bird Flu Vaccine
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has awarded a three-year, $1.9 million grant ...

Nipah Virus Cases in Asia Increase Pressure to Develop a Vaccine

by TVR Staff
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Nipah Virus Cases in Asia Increase Pressure to Develop a Vaccine
On Jan. 26, 2026, the government of India confirmed two cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in its state of ...

Scientists Suggest Massaging Vaccines Into the Skin Could Eliminate Needle Injections

by Rishma Parpia
5 Comments on Scientists Suggest Massaging Vaccines Into the Skin Could Eliminate Needle Injections
Scientists Suggest Massaging Vaccines Into the Skin Could Eliminate Needle Injections
Scientists in France and the United Kingdom are investigating an alternative to traditional needle-based vaccines, one that uses mechanical stimulation ...

DHHS Cancels $500 Million in Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development

by Amber Baker
11 Comments on DHHS Cancels $500 Million in Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development
DHHS Cancels 0 Million in Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced on Aug. 5, 2025 that DHHS is ...

“Universal Flu Vaccine” Unveiled by DHHS

by Amber Baker
25 Comments on “Universal Flu Vaccine” Unveiled by DHHS
“Universal Flu Vaccine” Unveiled by DHHS
On May 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced plans to develop a universal influenza ...

‘All New Vaccines’ in the U.S. to Undergo Placebo-Controlled Safety Testing

by Barbara Loe Fisher and Amber Baker
15 Comments on ‘All New Vaccines’ in the U.S. to Undergo Placebo-Controlled Safety Testing
‘All New Vaccines’ in the U.S. to Undergo Placebo-Controlled Safety Testing
On Apr. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that all newly developed vaccines will ...

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