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Some researchers advocate shortening the procedure for clinical trials to develop a vaccine by infecting healthy volunteers with the live virus. This 'challenge infection' method raises an ethical dilemma.

The Sabin Vaccine Institute presented the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal to physician-researchers Keith Klugman and Shabir Madhi.

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute yesterday presented the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal to physician-researchers...

Multiple lines of enquiry against Chikungunya virus and its viral relatives are being pursued by scientists around the world, with the hope for a new protective vaccine coming very soon. 

Stanley Plotkin saved lives with his rubella vaccine and gave no quarter to those who distrust science, stating that there is no vaccine against stupidity.

Lawmakers demand answers from regulators ...

WASHINGTON, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute today awarded the 30th Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award to Thomas P. Monath,...

Noted Vaccine Researcher Thomas P. Monath Awarded Sabin’s Gold Medal; Cameroon Physician Sangwe Clovis Nchinjoh Receives Rising Star Award GlobeNewswire June 06, 2023 WASHINGTON, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute today awarded the 30th Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award to Thomas P. Monath, MD, and its Rising...

WASHINGTON, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sabin Vaccine Institute today awarded the 30th Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal Award to Thomas P. Monath, MD, and its Rising Star Award to Sangwe Clovis Nchinjoh

Rubella can severely affect babies in the womb, leading to birth defects including  heart problems and loss of hearing and eyesight. Yet even though it can be prevented by immunisation, many low-income countries don’t have enough vaccine coverage to stop the spread of the virus.