Vaccination

Marketing and science clash in Gardasil debate

Jared Yee | 18 November 2011

Gardasil, Merck’s vaccine against the human papilloma virus, the most common sexually transmitted disease, is once again at the centre of political, moral, bioethical and economic controversy after last month’s recommendation by the Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) that 11 and 12-year-old boys be vaccinated.

CIA faked vaccination drive to catch bin Laden

Michael Cook | 15 July 2011

Public health officials are furious after learning that the CIA used a fake vaccination drive to seek out Osama bin Laden. The Guardian reported this week that a senior Pakistani doctor was recruited to set up a vaccination program in Abbottabad.

Committee investigates ethical violations in HPV vaccine trials

Jared Yee | 04 June 2011

An expert committee set up to investigate the conduct of trials of human papillomavirus (HPV) in India has reported far-reaching ethical violations.

UK doctor censured over “callous” and “dishonest” trial on children

Michael Cook | 13 February 2010

Andrew Wakefield saga draws to close