World Polio Day 2022
Why do children need polio vaccine boosters - Q and A
On World Polio Day, we talk to two experts about why polio boosters are needed in London.
Why do children need polio vaccine boosters - Q and A
On World Polio Day, we talk to two experts about why polio boosters are needed in London.
Imperial Real-time Modelling Team receives Award for Modelling and Data Support
The Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team received the Award for Modelling and Data Support for its exceptional contribution to the work of SPI-M-O.
How worrying are new Omicron variants - Professor Neil Ferguson
If variants stay at the current level of severity, restrictions and social distancing measures do not need to be re-introduced.
Vaccinations may have prevented almost 20 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide
Vaccinations estimated to have averted 19.8 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide in their first year, according to the latest Imperial modelling study.
Imperial partners with laboratory in DR Congo for Rapid Polio detection
Late detection of poliovirus transmission is one of the greatest risks to polio eradication. Imperial developed a method for rapid detection of polio.
Real-time epidemic forecasting tool to support global outbreak monitoring
Imperial researchers have developed a new forecasting tool to support global outbreak monitoring for COVID-19 and other deadly diseases.
Brazil-UK team played vital role in COVID-19 response
A team of Brazilian and UK scientists played a key role in identifying some of the most devastating COVID-19 variants, such as P.1.
Meningitis jab could be cost-effective for combating gonorrhoea
A meningitis vaccine could be cost-effective in combating gonorrhoea amid rising cases globally and increased resistance to drug treatments.
People with Omicron variant less likely hospitalised compared to Delta variant
People with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 were less likely to be admitted to hospital or to die, compared to those with the Delta variant.
Report estimates economic and social benefits of booster roll-out in Indonesia
Rolling out a booster vaccination campaign would benefit Indonesia by US$381 billion in the next year according to the latest Imperial report.