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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has long been framed as a “pediatric virus,” but data from Asia and worldwide now make clear that it is also a major threat to older adults and people with chronic conditions. At the same time, powerful new...

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Vaccination in Pregnancy (ViP) – when to administer what ?

Recommended gestational age (GA) for vaccination in pregnancy differs by vaccine and, for RSV and influenza, may also depend on seasonality. The table below summarizes typical guidance (US/ACIP–ACOG–aligned) for uncomplicated pregnancies. We urge...

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How microbes make us sick: Four ways infections cause disease

Microbes are everywhere: in the air, in water, and in the arctic ice, on our skin, and even inside our bodies. Most are harmless, many are helpful, but some can make you seriously ill. In this episode, we explore four main ways microbes cause...

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

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Vaccination in Pregnancy (ViP) – when to administer what ?

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How microbes make us sick: Four ways infections cause disease

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Public trust and mistrust of COVID-19 vaccines: Mapping the conceptual landscape

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Vaccine uptake and barriers to vaccination among at-risk adult populations in the United States

This systematic literature review by Kolobova and colleagues provides an extensive assessment of vaccine uptake and barriers to adult immunization across seventeen at-risk populations in the United States between 2010...

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Exploring the future adult vaccine landscape—crowded schedules and new dynamics

This perspective article examines the accelerating evolution of the adult vaccine market and argues that current systems in the United States—across policy, delivery, infrastructure, and consumer engagement—are ill...

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What is actually the emerging evidence about non-specific vaccine effects in randomized trials from the Bandim Health Project?

Background and Purpose The concept of NSEs suggests that some vaccines, especially BCG and measles-containing vaccines, may have beneficial or harmful effects on health outcomes beyond their specific target diseases...

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World Immunization Day 2025 by WHO: Protecting health, preventing disease, and promoting trust

Every year on November 10, the world observes World Immunization Day — a moment to recognize one of the greatest achievements in public health: vaccines. In 2025, as the world continues to recover from recent outbreaks...

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Frequency of complications due to vaccine-preventable diseases Before Vaccination Programs

Summary Before vaccines were widely available, many infectious diseases caused millions of cases, thousands of deaths, and severe long-term health complications every year. This table highlights the incidence...

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WHO issues new guidance to protect young children from pneumococcal disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its advice on how to protect babies and young children under five from pneumococcal disease, a serious infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.This new...

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Your 2025 vaccine game plan: What the CDC wants every adult to know

In a time of emerging health risks and rapid advances in vaccine science, understanding and following the latest CDC vaccine recommendations is more vital than ever. The 2025 Adult Immunization Schedule includes...

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

Vaccination in Pregnancy (ViP) – when to administer what ?

How microbes make us sick: Four ways infections cause disease

Category - COVID Prevention

Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Asia 2026: Why older adults and infants need protection now

Vaccination in Pregnancy (ViP) – when to administer what ?

How microbes make us sick: Four ways infections cause disease

Public trust and mistrust of COVID-19 vaccines: Mapping the conceptual landscape

Vaccine uptake and barriers to vaccination among at-risk adult populations in the United States

Exploring the future adult vaccine landscape—crowded schedules and new dynamics

What is actually the emerging evidence about non-specific vaccine effects in randomized trials from the Bandim Health Project?

World Immunization Day 2025 by WHO: Protecting health, preventing disease, and promoting trust

Frequency of complications due to vaccine-preventable diseases Before Vaccination Programs

WHO issues new guidance to protect young children from pneumococcal disease

Your 2025 vaccine game plan: What the CDC wants every adult to know

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