Kissing the Epstein-Barr virus goodbye?
Further Reading
The Science of Immunisation: Questions and Answers (November, 2012)
This publication aims to address confusion created by contradictory
information in the public domain. It sets out to explain the current
situation in immunisation science, including where there is scientific
consensus and where uncertainties exist. The Science of Immunisation:
Questions and Answers was prepared by a Working Group and Oversight
Committee made up of Academy Fellows and other Australian scientists
with internationally recognised expertise in immunology.
30 July 2008, pages 42-45
A vaccine for modern living (by Jim Giles)
Discusses vaccines for drug addiction.
25 January 2005
Younger siblings cut multiple sclerosis risk (by Shaoni Bhattacharya)
Spending the early years with younger brothers or sisters slashes the risk of developing MS in adulthood, perhaps by boosting the immune system.
17 July 2004, page 9
The superfast way to find cures (by Michael Le Page)
13 May 2003
Sticky plant sap linked to African child cancer (by Shaoni Bhattacharya)
The gooey sap of the African milkbush, used as a toy by children, appears to switch on a virus that causes a deadly cancer.
24 July 1999, page 21
Why a two-faced virus can prolong life (by Michael Day)
11 December 2007
Vaccine shows promise in preventiing mono
Describes results of a Belgian study into a vaccine targeting Epstein-Barr virus.
October 2009, pages 52-59
Boosting vaccines: The power of adjuvants (by Nathalie Garçon and Michel Goldman)
Comments on renewed interest in adding ingredients that can enhance the effect of vaccines.
Page updated January 2010.