The varicella-zoster virus causes both chickenpox and shingles infections. Initially, the virus causes a chickenpox infection. If it reactivates later, shingles can develop. The chickenpox vaccine ...

Oyeronke Oyebanji & Virgil Lokossou urge West African governments to make key policy decisions before a vaccine is granted ...

West African countries have taken a major step toward strengthening regional epidemic preparedness by inaugurating the first End-to-End (E2E) Access Roadmap for Lassa fever vaccines.

University of Queensland researchers visualized yellow fever virus particles at near-atomic detail, uncovering major structural differences between vaccine and virulent strains. The insights could ...

Despite the rising spread of Lassa fever in Nigeria, deep-seated distrust in the health system continues to undermine timely care-seeking and confidence in public health interventions. These dynamics ...