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CHOP and Penn Researchers Find 1 in 5 Pregnant Women Lack Measles Antibodies
Since infants rely on antibodies passed from mother to baby during pregnancy, the findings suggest a need for alternative strategies for boosting infant immunity in the event of an outbreak.

CHOP Expert Offers Advice for Kids Under 5 as Mask Mandates Relax
As mask mandates are lifting across the U.S., many are asking what kids under 5 should do. A CHOP infectious disease expert shares guidance with several news media outlets.
CHOP-led Research Network Assesses Utility of Diagnostic Tools and Treatment Options for Pediatric Fungal Infection
In two separate studies, researchers present data specific to early diagnosis and treatment of candidiasis, a life-threatening fungal infection.
MIS-C Patients Have Deeply Dysregulated Protein Profiles, According to New CHOP Research
CHOP researchers found that levels of proteins in the plasma of patients with MIS-C are significantly dysregulated and share features with two other inflammatory syndromes.

CHOP Partners with YouTube to Create Informative Vaccine Videos
This new venture is part of YouTube’s commitment to dispel vaccine misinformation.
Researchers Find Dramatic Drop in Vaccinations During Early Pandemic
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.
When Innovation Meets Necessity: CHOP Researchers’ Critical Contributions to the Battle Against COVID-19
Since March 2020, CHOP researchers have played a vital role in combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Read highlights of their game-changing work.
Passing the Sniff Test: CHOP Researchers Identify SARS-CoV-2 Breath Biomarkers in Children
CHOP researchers have identified six biomarkers in the breath of children with COVID-19, laying the groundwork for a potential breathalyzer test.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Identify Approach for Potential Nontypeable Haemophilus Influenzae Vaccine
CHOP researchers have identified two proteins that could be used for a potential vaccine against nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae, a bacterium that can lead to death in children and adults.
CHOP Researchers Establish Novel Approach for Developing New Antibiotics
CHOP researchers have developed a novel method for producing new antibiotics to combat resistant bacteria, using a prodrug as a “Trojan horse” to mask the antibiotic.