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Anna Kramvis – A big job in a small world

Frontiers

I aim to boost advocacy for eliminating HBV through participating in meetings, presenting talks, and writing articles. Vaccination programs have seen a considerable decrease in coverage, which could impact protection of infants and the burden of chronic hepatitis B. “As

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Tetanus: What to Do About This Deadly Infection?

Gideon

Though most cases are found in developing countries, many of them now maintain rigorous vaccination programs and made great strides in eliminating or minimizing the incidence of disease. The United States reports an average of 20 cases per year, mostly in unvaccinated individuals.

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Promoting and protecting the public’s health: recommendations for a new Administration and Congress, 2025

Big Cities Health Coalition

Key recommendations include reauthorizing the Pandemic and All-hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), establishing an Adult Vaccine Program, and prioritizing health equity in all policy decisions. It is well documented that federally-funded, no-cost vaccines led to increased uptake during the height of the COVID pandemic.

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Epidemiology Terms: A Glossary of Epidemiological Words

Gideon

If both measures are high, this may indicate that the disease is endemic (constantly present) in the population. Seroprevalence Survey or Serosurvey A seroprevalence survey involves blood serum testing of a population and monitoring whether a particular substance is present or absent in the sample.

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Rabies: The “Dumb Disease”

Gideon

Dog vaccination programs are the most effective way to prevent Rabies Rabies is endemic to over 150 countries, and according to the World Health Organization, 99% of all transmissions to humans are from dogs , potentially bringing into question the animal’s status as the man’s best friend. per 100,000 population.

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How Measles, Whooping Cough, and Worse Could Roar Back on RFK Jr.’s Watch

KFF Health News

. “He appeals to lessened trust, the idea that There are things you don’t see, data they don’t present, that I’m going to find out so you can really make an informed decision.’”

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How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.’s watch

NC Health News

He appeals to lessened trust, the idea that There are things you dont see, data they dont present, that Im going to find out so you can really make an informed decision.