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Researchers say they’re abandoning the project in its current form—one of several that aims to induce what’s known as mucosal immunity against SARS-CoV-2.

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Booster Is Best in the Same Limb as Initial Vaccine: Mouse Study

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COVID-19 Vaccines Work in People with Cancer: Study

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COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines Appear Effective Against Multiple Variants

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No Proof COVID-19 Vaccine Affects Menstruation or Fertility

Blood Clots a Very Rare Side Effect of AstraZeneca Vaccine: EMA

Scientists Reverse Engineer mRNA Sequence of Moderna Vaccine

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AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 Shot Completely Prevented Severe Disease

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One Gene Influences 75 Percent of Alzheimer’s Disease Cases

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