Vaccine7 Sep 2025The strange history of the anti-vaccine movementVaccine scepticism may seem like a new, growing movement. It’s probably a lot older than you think.7 Sep 202521 May 2025American medicine has a trust problemBBC Special Correspondent Katty Kay and physician Leana Wen discuss the current state of American medicine, from vaccine scepticism to RFK Jr's Make America Healthy Again initiative.21 May 20254 Dec 2024The race for a lasting whooping cough vaccineThis 19th-Century killer is making a comeback – and with protection from the whooping cough vaccine waning over time, the hunt is on for something longer-lasting.4 Dec 202422 Sep 2024Why isn't there a vaccine for West Nile virus?West Nile virus is spreading across the US and Europe. This deadly disease has been around for decades, but there is still no vaccine and no cure in humans.22 Sep 202427 Aug 2024The people purposely being infected with diseasesScientists are turning to a controversial approach to test new vaccines and treatments by deliberately infecting volunteers with potentially deadly viruses, parasites and bacteria.27 Aug 202416 Aug 2024Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccineThere is concern about a new strain of the disease that has been spreading in parts of Africa.16 Aug 202413 Aug 2024Why the rapid evolution of mpox is a problemThe virus that causes mpox was first discovered at the end of the 1950s, but it has undergone changes in the past four years that allow it to pass between humans more easily.13 Aug 20244 Jun 2024Why aren't there more vaccines for parasites?The process of making vaccines for parasites is extremely challenging – but scientists might be on the cusp of major breakthroughs.4 Jun 20241 Mar 2024Why aren't chickenpox vaccines universal?For decades, it was thought that not vaccinating children against chickenpox would reduce the risk of adults developing shingles – but now this is being questioned.1 Mar 2024...
