This study shows that SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination generate strong, highly specific spike-binding immune responses ...

Vaccines boost the immune system's ability to fight off diseases. Vaccines undergo rigorous testing to ensure safety and effectiveness. Widespread vaccination contributes to herd immunity, protecting ...

Find out how different vaccines for the coronavirus cause your body to create antibodies that fight the virus.

An infectious disease specialist took the time to explain what herd immunity is, how it works and when it might affect the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Frank Esper works for the Cleveland Clinic Children's ...

Herd immunity occurs when enough people become immune to a disease, either through vaccination or previous infection. This can reduce the likelihood of it spreading and increase protection for ...

Live attenuated vaccines mimic natural infections, providing strong immunity but require refrigeration and caution for immunocompromised individuals. Subunit vaccines offer targeted immunity without ...

A large, long-term study led by an Albert Einstein College of Medicine researcher has found that the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in community settings is highly effective in ...