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VEC Announcements
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Check out several updated VEC resources, and register for the March webinar during which Dr. Offit will discuss “The Future of COVID-19 Vaccines.”
From the Media: Shot in the Arm Documentary Premiered at Palm Springs International Film Festival
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Check out a new documentary exploring historical and contextual aspects of vaccine hesitancy through interviews with well-known vaccine experts as well as some who distrust vaccines.
News & Views: SARS-Cov-2 Is Not the Only Virus to Cause Lingering Effects
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Find out about the lingering effects of Epstein-Barr virus, streptococcus, influenza, pneumococcus, Ebola, polio, measles and other infections as well as what to consider in relation to long COVID.
In the Journals: Admitted with or for COVID-19? Why It Matters.
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The findings of this recent study underline the importance of accurate public health reporting as we make decisions about vaccines moving forward. Check it out.
Technically Speaking: Why HPV Vaccination Before Age 11 Years Is a Good Idea
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Dr. Sean O’Leary, Chair of AAP’s COID, explains why AAP and CDC recommendations about HPV vaccine differ.
Vaccine Resources: On-demand Learning
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Check out these learning opportunities from ACOG, NFID, Voices for Vaccines and more, some of which include continuing education credits.
News & Views: Are You Using This Resource? See What Your Colleagues Are Asking.
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Do you know you can use the VEC’s Vaccines on the Go mobile app to send us your questions? Check out a sample of questions we have received from your colleagues.
In the Journals: Do Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccines Improve Protection?
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Find out about a recent study evaluating the relative immunogenicity of a bivalent versus monovalent COVID-19 booster dose.
On the Bookshelf: "The First Shots" by Brendan Borrell
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Check out Borrell’s book and the unique perspectives from his interviews in and around the highest levels of decision-making, including people in the White House, FDA and CDC.
Vaccine Resources: Resources about Clinical Trials and Research Studies and More Recommended Guidelines Updates
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Check out resources for patients and providers about clinical trials that include those with autism. Access webpages from AAP and VEC that summarize research studies related to vaccine safety, and see recent updates to the immunization recommendations.