VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES

This completed study in Brazil looked at whether a fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine helps protect people aged 60 and older from hospitalization and death. Researchers tracked 260 elderly participants who received a second booster and compared their immune responses to samples fr…

This study tested whether culturally tailored multimedia videos could encourage HPV vaccination among Mexican-origin adults aged 18-45 in El Paso, Texas. Participants watched either a culturally tailored or general HPV education video. The goal was to see if the tailored approach…

This study tested how well two different 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines (Novavax and Pfizer mRNA) protect adults from getting sick with COVID-19. About 1,200 adults who had already received at least two mRNA vaccine doses were randomly assigned to get either the Novavax or P…

This completed study looked at how often healthcare workers and first responders experienced short-term side effects (like fever or sore arm) after getting either the updated Novavax or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. About 660 adults who had at least one prior COVID-19 shot took part. …

This study tested a short health game designed for parents and their 11-14 year old children to encourage HPV vaccination. Researchers enrolled 133 families with unvaccinated kids to see if the game was easy to use and acceptable. The goal was to learn if this low-cost approach c…

This study tested whether watching culturally-relevant digital stories could reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Hispanic parents. 80 parents of unvaccinated children participated. Researchers measured changes in parents' attitudes and whether they later got their children va…

This study tested whether a short training program could help pediatric and family medicine residents feel more confident and knowledgeable when counseling families about vaccines. 112 residents completed online modules and a simulated patient visit. The goal was to see if this t…