VACCINE-PREVENTABLE DISEASES

This study tested how well two updated COVID-19 vaccines (Novavax and Pfizer mRNA) protect adults from getting sick. About 1,188 people who had already received at least two mRNA vaccine doses took part. Participants were randomly assigned to get either the Novavax or Pfizer vacc…

This study recruited 63 Hispanic adults aged 18-45 from the El Paso border region who had not completed the HPV vaccine series. Participants watched culturally tailored multimedia stories about HPV vaccination. The goal was to see if these stories increased vaccine uptake and int…

This study looked at whether a second booster (fourth dose) of the COVID-19 vaccine helps prevent serious illness in people aged 60 and older. Researchers tracked hospitalizations, deaths, and side effects in about 260 participants from Brazil. They also measured immune responses…

This study tested whether online training and practice with actors could improve how doctors talk to families about vaccines. 112 pediatric, medicine/pediatric, and family medicine residents took part. The goal was to increase their knowledge, confidence, and communication skills…

This study tested whether sharing real stories from Hispanic parents could help reduce hesitancy about the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers worked with 80 Hispanic parents whose children were not yet vaccinated. Parents watched digital stories and reported their feelings about vacci…