Monthly Archives: March 2017

Why Vaccinate Pigs Against Parasites?

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Vaccinating pigs against parasitic infections has not hitherto been a priority. However, with the increasing risks of zoonotic parasitic infection and these parasites affecting human health, there is now significant interest for developing new vaccines.

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The Revenge of the Aedes

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With almost 1400 cases and 250 deaths, Brazil is currently experiencing the largest outbreak of yellow fever since the 1940s. Here, we look at the potential risks of the further expansion and development of this outbreak, given the changing global health landscape of the moment.