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Watch Pennsylvania: At the forefront in the prevention of infectious diseases and check out a recent article about some of the ways that climate change can impact the spread of infectious diseases.
From the Media: VYF’s “State of the ImmUnion” Report
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Check out Vaccinate Your Family’s annual report about the state of immunizations.
News & Views: Vaccine Communication (Part 1) — The Recipient
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Part 1 of this two-part series takes a closer look at three areas that contribute to an individual’s reaction to a message: personal relationship to knowledge, feelings, and assessment of risk.
In the Journals: Paxlovid — Resolution of Symptoms Versus Reduction of Severity
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Read about a multicenter study that examined the efficacy of Paxlovid in fully vaccinated patients.
Technically Speaking: The Rainbow of Vaccine-related Books
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Check out the types of info you can find in “The Pink Book,” “The Red Book,” “The Purple Book” and “The Yellow Book."
Vaccine Resources: H5N1 Webpage; Annual Influenza Vaccine Composition
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Check out the CDC’s new H5N1 webpage to stay updated on recent outbreaks in animals, and find out why the 2024-25 influenza vaccine will include three instead of four strains.
News & Views: Public Perceptions of Science and Their Role in Health Decision-Making
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Check out three publications for insights into what the public thinks about science, how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the situation, and how these perceptions can influence health-related decision-making.
On the Bookshelf — "2023 Nobel Prize Summit: Truth, Trust, and Hope"
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Published by the National Academy of Sciences, this report offers important context and considerations for communicating about health- and science-related topics in today’s environment.
In the Journals: RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy and Risk of Preterm Birth
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Read about Pfizer’s and GSK’s RSV vaccine trials in pregnant people and why only Pfizer submitted their vaccine for review.
Technically Speaking: It’s About Time
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Do you encounter parents who are concerned about the “newness” of a vaccine or find yourself having to explain changes to vaccine recommendations? Find useful tools about vaccine development and timeline questions.