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A new study in mice hints at the success of a vaccine against the herpes simplex virus. The research was published online March 9 in eLife.

HSV-2 Vaccine Shows Promise in Experimental Research

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Study in mice hints at the success of a vaccine against the virus
An experimental Ebola vaccine may have prevented the disease in a doctor who was at high risk of infection

Post-Occupational Exposure Ebola Vaccination Shows Promise

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High-risk situation led doctor to get immunization; no serious illness developed
A vaccine for hepatitis E provides protection from the virus for at least 4.5 years

Vaccine May Provide Some Protection From Hepatitis E

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Immunization offers nearly five years of protection, researchers say
Doctors commonly get requests from parents to delay young children's vaccinations -- and often give in

Majority of Doctors Yield to Parents’ Vaccine Delay Requests

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But most believe it puts children at risk, researchers find
A centralized statewide reminder system for immunizations may be a more reliable way to increase overall vaccination rates than reminders from a doctor's office

Centralized Reminder System Could Increase Vaccination Rates

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Centralized notification system might be more effective than doctors' office messages
A doctor's recommendation and a patient's race may play a big role in whether or not people get an annual flu vaccine

AAAAI: Doctor’s Advice Impacts Flu Vaccination Rates

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Recommendation, and patient race, play part in decision to get flu vaccine
Seasonal influenza vaccines trigger immune system protection against the H7N9 influenza virus

Seasonal Flu Vaccine Can Offer Cross-Protection Against H7N9

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Research reveals protective response to more unique virus strains
Physicians should be prepared for questions about the safety of the measles

AMA Provides Key Messages for Patients About Vaccination

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Physicians should be prepared for patients to ask questions about MMR and link to autism
Getting vaccinated against the human papillomavirus does not appear to increase unsafe sexual practices among teen girls

HPV Vaccination Does Not Seem to Promote Unsafe Sex in Teens

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After its introduction, increase in STI rates was same in vaccinated, unvaccinated girls
Only about one in two U.S. nursing home workers receive an annual flu vaccination

Flu Vaccination Rates for Nursing Home Staff Too Low

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Many nursing home workers have mistaken beliefs about the flu and vaccination