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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This new venture is part of YouTube’s commitment to dispel vaccine misinformation.
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In a CHOP-led study, researchers found a dramatic drop across the lifespan during the early pandemic, as well as a decrease in sites providing pediatric vaccinations.
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Through a quality improvement initiative, the CHOP Care Network increased rates of HPV vaccination among patients aged 9 to 12.
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CHOP-led paper outlines five principles that would allow for equity, transparency, accountability, availability and access.
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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.
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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.