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Just the Vax Trivia Corner
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Which U.S. president is known for having had polio? Find out.
Feature Article: Are mRNA Vaccines a Type of Gene Therapy?
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One of the prevailing misconceptions about COVID-19 mRNA vaccines is that they are a form of gene therapy. So, is this true? The short answer is no, but let’s take a closer look at why.
Dr. Handy’s Corner — MMR and Chickenpox Vaccines: Together or Separate?
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Dr. Lori Handy talks about the differences between the MMR and MMRV vaccines and considerations for parents deciding between these two vaccines for their children.
Vaccine News & Notes — April 2024
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Find updates on measles cases in early 2024 and on COVID-19 and MIS-C. Also, learn about the life and legacy of Paul Alexander who spent 72 years of his life in an iron lung after a polio infection.
Feature Article — Getting Vaccinated as an Adult: What Should I Know?
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Did you know that adults need vaccines, too? Find out what vaccines adults need, where to get them, and how to pay for them.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Do Babies Get the Hepatitis A Vaccine?
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Dr. Handy talks about hepatitis A disease, including why infants receive the hep A vaccine early in life.
Vaccine News & Notes — March 2024
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Learn about VaccineInformation.org’s redesigned website. Watch Dr. Offit's video about outbreaks of measles in early 2024. Check out a new biography by Katalin Karikó, who won a Nobel Prize for her work with mRNA.
Feature Article: Deadly Decisions?
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Find out about a measles outbreak in Philadelphia and how it demonstrates that personal decisions affect others when it comes to infectious diseases.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Does the Rotavirus Vaccine Have to Be Given by a Certain Age?
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Dr. Lori Handy talks about the timing of the rotavirus vaccine and why it must be given by a certain age.
Vaccine News & Notes — February 2024
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Find out about Dr. Offit's new book; learn about our partnership with SciCheck.org and more.