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Feature Article: Why Will It Take So Long to Make a Vaccine against COVID-19?
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Find out how long it takes to make a vaccine under normal circumstances and what may change in the process of making a COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine News & Notes — May 2020
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Learn about a new book by Dr. Paul Offit. Participate in the Hilleman essay contest. Find out about some online games, and access COVID-19 resources.
Vaccine News & Notes — April 2020
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Find out what we can learn from the 1918 influenza pandemic. Access trusted resources about COVID-19. And watch videos on how viruses attack the cells and how they reproduce.
Feature Article: Can Vaccines Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier?
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In this Science Made Easy video, Dr. Offit explains the importance of the blood-brain barrier in protecting the brain from infections caused by viruses and bacteria.
Feature Article: Wondering about Coronavirus?
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Find information about coronavirus in the March 2020 issue of Parents PACK, including: What it is, why it is such a big deal, what scientists and public officials are doing, and what the public can do.
Vaccine News & Notes — March 2020
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Check out Vaccinate Your Family's 2020 State of the ImmUnion report. Find out about mumps cases in the U.S. in 2020. Learn about the shingles vaccine for those 50 or older.
Feature Article: New Information Means Measles Is Even Worse Than We Thought
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Dr. Paul Offit discusses the implications of a recent finding related to infection with measles and its effect on immunologic memory.
Vaccine News & Notes — February 2020
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Dr. Plotkin answers questions about vaccines in a new video series. A new app helps users sort facts from fiction. The VEC has been recognized as a credible source for vaccine information on Pinterest, and more.
Feature Article: 5 Things You May Not Know about HPV
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) does not only cause cervical cancer. HPV infections can also lead to cancers of the throat and genital regions other than the cervix. Check out these five facts about HPV.