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2022 NY Polio Case: Why and What Does It Mean?

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In the fall of 2022, an unvaccinated man in Rockland County, NY, was paralyzed by polio. The poliovirus type was from the oral polio vaccine – a version of polio vaccine still used in other countries. Find out why this case was concerning for scientists and clinicians.

Aluminum in Vaccines and Asthma?

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Aluminum is used in some vaccines as an adjuvant. Adjuvants enhance the immune response to vaccines, allowing for use of lower quantities of antigen in the vaccine and fewer doses.

A Trusted Source of Vaccine Information for 22 years

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During its first 20 years, the Vaccine Education Center (VEC) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, founded in 2000, became a trusted source of science-based information on vaccines, especially childhood vaccines. 

Myocarditis and COVID-19: Get the Facts

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Worried about the risk of myocarditis? A CHOP expert helps discern the myths from the facts so you can make an informed decision about vaccinating your child.

COVID-19 Sparks Research Across CHOP

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From predicting COVID-19 surges to understanding how it affects asthma, injuries and more, CHOP researchers stepped up to find answers.

"Vaccines on the Go” Mobile App Wins Awards

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“Vaccines on the Go” mobile app from CHOP was selected as an “Award of Distinction” winner in the annual Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts’ Communicator Awards.


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