How are CDC vaccine recommendations developed, and what is the role of the ACIP? In this educational video developed with the Public Health Foundation (PHF), you’ll learn the purpose of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), its role in…
For 10,000 years, humanity suffered from the scourge of smallpox. The virus killed almost a third of its victims within two weeks and left survivors horribly scarred. But Simona Zompi commends the brave souls — a Buddhist nun, a boy, a cow, a dairymaid and physician Edward Jenner — who first stopped the spread of this disastrous disease, to make us smallpox-free today.
Louie had many questions about Elmo getting the COVID-19 vaccine, so he spoke with their pediatrician to make the right choice. Louie learned Elmo getting vaccinated is the best way to keep Elmo and everyone they love around them safe. Now Elmo is ready for all the hugs!
One of Raven the Science Maven’s former students asked her for help with their biology final exam so of course she remixed Megan Thee Stallion’s Body song into #Antibodyody to teach a little about antibodies and the immune response. A quick little song from your favorite scientist #body LOL!
Dear Vaccine is a global community poem, inviting all to share their voices to promote COVID-19 vaccination through the imaginative language of poetry.
“What do you say to pregnant patients who decline or refuse the recommended maternal vaccinations?” During this segment of the “How I Recommend” video series, Nurse-Midwife Carol Hayes, CNM, MN, MPH, explains how addressing pregnant patients’ concerns and offering personal experiences can help put them at ease about receiving…