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Vaccine Myths: Setting the Record Straight [PDF]

, 2018
Despite their standing as one of the most remarkable public health achievements, vaccines have been surrounded by dangerous myths since the development of the smallpox vaccine in the 18th century.
Boom, Julie A, Cunningham, Rachel M, McGee, Lindy U.   +2 more
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Evaluating inclusiveness and diversity in health misinformation correction research: A scoping review

Health Information &Libraries Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The inclusion of marginalized populations in health information research is crucial for ensuring equitable health outcomes and addressing systemic disparities. However, underrepresentation of these groups remains a significant issue, particularly in health misinformation correction research.
Romy RW, Junhan Chen, Yuan Wang
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamics of maternally transferred antibodies against measles, mumps, and rubella in infants in Sri Lanka

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background: Determining the dynamics of maternally transferred antibodies against measles, mumps, and rubella infections in infants is important for making evidence-based policy decisions regarding the timing of vaccination.
Nadhikala Muthiah, Geethani Galagoda, Shiroma Handunnetti, Sudath Peiris, Sisira Pathirana   +4 more
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Seroprevalence of mumps before inclusion of mumps vaccination in the Iranian expanded programme on immunization [PDF]

, 2009
The current target groups for measles, mumps and rubella vaccination in the Islamic Republic of Iran are children at 12 months and 4-6 years. A study of the age-specific seroprevalence of antibodies against mumps in children aged 3-18 years in Shahrekord
Avijgan, Majid., Habibian, Roya., Kheiri, Soleiman.   +2 more
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Achieving Cancer Prevention Equity: A Policy Analysis of American Cancer Society HPV Vaccination Guidelines

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To examine the American Cancer Society's HPV vaccination guidelines through a nursing policy analysis framework, assessing justice and equity outcomes in cancer prevention policy implementation. Background Human papillomavirus vaccination remains critical for cancer prevention, yet persistent health disparities undermine equity goals ...
Grace K. Kyei, Evans K. Kyei, Rockson Ansong   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Varicella vaccines and measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine

Jornal de Pediatria, 2006
To present an up-to-date review of studies investigating the efficacy, adverse events and vaccination regimens of the varicella vaccine and the new presentation combined with the vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella.Bibliographic review of the MEDLINE and LILACS databases covering the period 1999 to 2006.The varicella vaccine protects 70 to 90% of ...
Lucia Ferro, Bricks, Helena Keico, Sato, Gabriel Wolf, Oselka   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

The “Reducing Inflammation for Greater Health Trial (RIGHT)” Study—Concept, Rationale, and Design

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Reducing Inflammation for Greater Health Trial's (RIGHT) study is a single‐center, randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled trial designed to test whether clazkizumab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, can improve or slow decline in physical, cognitive, and vascular function in older adults, when compared to a placebo.
Sebastian E. Sattui, Marnie Bertolet, Daniel E. Forman, Michelle E. Danielson, Shanshan Yao, Oscar L. Lopez, Nancy W. Glynn, Neelesh K. Nadkarni, Akira Sekikawa, Tullia C. Bruno, Toren Finkel, Anne B. Newman   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Infectious Disease Epidemiology. [PDF]

, 2019
Much of the intellectual tradition of modern epidemiology stems from efforts to understand and combat chronic diseases persisting through the 20th century epidemiologic transition of countries such as the United States and United Kingdom.
Lewnard, Joseph A, Reingold, Arthur L
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Oral Polio Vaccination and Hospital Admissions With Non-Polio Infections in Denmark:Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study [PDF]

, 2015
Background. Live vaccines may have nonspecific beneficial effects on morbidity and mortality. This study examines whether children who had the live-attenuated oral polio vaccine (OPV) as the most recent vaccine had a different rate of admissions for ...
Aaby, Peter, Benn, Christine S, Krause, Tyra Grove, Ravn, Henrik, Stensballe, Lone G, Sørup, Signe   +5 more
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Trust Norms, Distrust, and Worst‐Case Defiance in the COVID‐19 Pandemic

Regulation &Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT When pandemics threaten, governments are expected to protect citizens. Trustworthiness and trust are central to meeting public expectations. Motivational posturing theory differentiates resistant and dismissive defiance during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Valerie Braithwaite
wiley   +1 more source