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Vaccine News & Notes — September 2019
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The Pontifical Academy for Life published a statement regarding their position on vaccines made using fetal tissues. And Pinterest banned results for common vaccine-related search terms.
Just the Vax Trivia Corner
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What vaccine leads to a stronger immune response than what would occur after natural infection? Find out.
HPV Vaccine Safely Prevents Cancer. Here’s How We Know.
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This article describers the studies evaluating HPV vaccine safety, particularly concerns about chronic or autoimmune diseases.
Feature Article: Symptoms — To Treat or Not to Treat?
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Find out what causes several of the common symptoms people experience when they are sick, and what to consider before reaching for medication.
Vaccine News & Notes — August 2019
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Check out two immunization-related celebrations during August. Find a graphic demonstration of how measles vaccine coverage contributes to community immunity.
Feature Article: Fetal Cells and Vaccines — Common Questions Answered
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This article addresses some of the most common questions and misconceptions related to how and why some vaccines are made using fetal cells.
Vaccine News & Notes — July 2019
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Find out what vaccines adults need. Listen to Dr. Offit Talks Measles. Watch season two of the Contagious Conversations podcast. Check out Paul Has Measles, a free children’s book available in several languages.
Feature Article: Diving into the Inner-workings of the Immune System
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Ever wonder how your immune system works? Find out about a new resource that dissects the immune system.
Vaccine News & Notes — June 2019
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Watch a short, animated video on how the immune system works; listen to a music video parody of Lil Nas X – Old Town Road; download our informational sheet about infectious diseases and travel.
Feature Article: A Blood Test or a Vaccine?
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In a new video, Dr. Offit discusses some of the considerations and limitations related to testing blood for antibodies against vaccine-preventable diseases.