Vaccine Update Newsletter Archive
Technically Speaking: The Rainbow of Vaccine-related Books
Check out the types of info you can find in “The Pink Book,” “The Red Book,” “The Purple Book” and “The Yellow Book."
In the Journals: Paxlovid — Resolution of Symptoms Versus Reduction of Severity
Read about a multicenter study that examined the efficacy of Paxlovid in fully vaccinated patients.
News & Views: Vaccine Communication (Part 1) — The Recipient
Part 1 of this two-part series takes a closer look at three areas that contribute to an individual’s reaction to a message: personal relationship to knowledge, feelings, and assessment of risk.
Vaccine Resources: WHO Report on Disinformation and Cyberattacks During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Check out a detailed report by the World Health Organization on the effects of two threats that compounded the COVID-19 pandemic: cyberattacks on health infrastructure and disinformation campaigns.
Technically Speaking: It’s About Time
Do you encounter parents who are concerned about the “newness” of a vaccine or find yourself having to explain changes to vaccine recommendations? Find useful tools about vaccine development and timeline questions.
In the Journals: RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy and Risk of Preterm Birth
Read about Pfizer’s and GSK’s RSV vaccine trials in pregnant people and why only Pfizer submitted their vaccine for review.
On the Bookshelf — "2023 Nobel Prize Summit: Truth, Trust, and Hope"
Published by the National Academy of Sciences, this report offers important context and considerations for communicating about health- and science-related topics in today’s environment.
News & Views: Public Perceptions of Science and Their Role in Health Decision-Making
Check out three publications for insights into what the public thinks about science, how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the situation, and how these perceptions can influence health-related decision-making.
Vaccine Resources: Updated Website, New Videos, V-safe and Global Vaccines Report
Check out VaccineInformation.org's redesigned website, a video series about temperature monitoring, V-safe patient sign-up, and more.
On the Bookshelf — Breaking Through: My Life in Science by Katalin Karikó
Be inspired by this autobiography of one of the scientists who won the Nobel Prize for their work on mRNA vaccines, while getting a peek into the practice of science.