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Luis Monsalve stands in his white medical coat.

On the Front Lines: From Coronavirus Vaccine Trial to Distribution

May 10, 2021

Luis Monsalve, graduate of the Bloomberg School of Public Health, gives a firsthand look into his experiences working on Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial and his new role in vaccine distribution with Jhpiego.

Carli Jones ⋅ A Day in the Life coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, Vaccine, vaccine distribution ⋅

An illustration of a crowd of people wearing face masks.

Different rules for the vaccinated? It’s a slippery slope.

March 11, 2021

Like most front-line health care workers, resident Mark Lieber is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. He discusses why he’s still wearing a mask.

Mark Lieber ⋅ A Day in the Life, Perspectives in Research covid-19, pandemic, residency, Vaccine ⋅

A collection of vials, one with a needle inserted through the top.

Distributing Vaccines: Smallpox and the History of Vaccine Campaigns

February 9, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine campaign will last for months, if not longer — it took over a hundred years for vaccination to wipe out smallpox. By examining how smallpox vaccination succeeded and failed, we can learn what may happen with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and how to address potential pitfalls.

Kristin Brig ⋅ Perspectives in Research covid-19, pandemic, public health, smallpox, Vaccine ⋅

Doctor preparing the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine. Details of hands and syringe.

Vaccine Season in Full Swing

November 11, 2020

With cold and flu season fast approaching, the push to vaccinate communities against influenza is greater than ever. Meanwhile, COVID-19 vaccine trials are working furiously to release a winning candidate by the end of the year.

Carli Jones ⋅ Perspectives in Research coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, Vaccine ⋅

A gloved hand holds a dengue vaccine vial.

The Dengue Vaccine Controversy Explained

July 9, 2019

Dengue, a virus endemic to Latin America and Southeast Asia, infects about 400 million people and causes about 25,000 deaths each year by dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). To date there is no cure for dengue, and its toll hits hardest in areas with poorly developed medical systems. Due to the deadly consequences of this virus, […]

Talia Henkle ⋅ Perspectives in Research dengue, FDA, infectious disease, Vaccine ⋅

Measles vaccination

An Evolving Situation: Measles and the 21st Century Vaccination Crisis

May 2, 2019

On the Johns Hopkins “Measles: What You Should Know” page, the last Q&A states: Q: What should I do to protect myself and my family? A: Get vaccinated. It seems like such a simple solution to a global problem. Yet so many children, about 7% in the United States, remain unvaccinated well into elementary school. […]

Kristin Brig ⋅ Perspectives in Research measles, Vaccine ⋅

woman getting a vaccine injection

Vaccination Woes: HPV Vaccination Rates Remain Low

September 26, 2016

I was first offered the HPV vaccine during my college years. Although I had been counseled about the importance of the vaccine at that time, the steep price for the three-vaccine series kept me from getting it. With each injection costing $190, it was simply something I could not afford. By the time I started […]

Diana Cholakian ⋅ Perspectives in Research Cervical Cancer, hpv, Vaccine ⋅

Johns Hopkins Physician Finds Efficacy in Cervical Cancer Vaccine

December 28, 2015

I was not surprised to learn that Baltimore ranks higher than the national average in cervical cancer incidence. In my few years of residency, I have seen many young women diagnosed with this disease and lose their fight. Much has been done to prevent this horrible disease. With the combination of a new preventive vaccine […]

Diana Cholakian ⋅ Perspectives in Research Cervical Cancer, johns hopkins, Vaccine ⋅

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