Looks at Australia's low immunisation rates. A special report A series of articles on the possible link between the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and some cases of autism. Artificial antibodies that trigger the immune system into action have been developed. A TB vaccine trial in Africa suggests that the vaccine is less effective in tropical countries because children there are exposed to closely related diseases. Wars and poor vaccines may mean that polio may not be eradicated by 2000 as hoped.
New research shows that the immune cells of young mammals are able to attack invading pathogens.
New chicken pox vaccine raises hopes and doubts. Covers the process of developing new vaccines. A special issue on infection and disease in humans. The following references are to Australian Academy of Science publications . External sites are not endorsed by the Australian Academy of Science.