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November 2024

Stopping the Silent Pandemic

From a High-Level Meeting at this year’s UN General Assembly to this week’s international observance, anti-microbial resistance is increasingly a major focus in global health. Here’s what you need to know.

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November 2024

Today is World Pneumonia Day

Today, on World Pneumonia Day, we take you through some of the basics of pneumonia and why vaccines are among the best tools we have to prevent the most serious cases.

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October 2024

World Polio Day 2024

Today, we celebrate UN Day and World Polio Day, and recognize the progress made towards eradicating polio—in large part through the international cooperation made possible by the UN.

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October 2024

Women and Vaccines: Bridging the Gap for Gender Equity

In honor of International Day of the Girl Child, we delve into an often-overlooked dimension of vaccine equity: reaching and empowering girls and women.

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September 2024

‘Ask A Nurse’ Champion Webinar Recap

Dr. Mary Koslap-Petraco and Melody Butler, two healthcare professionals and vaccine advocates, shared their experience and tips for addressing vaccine hesitancy in Shot@Life's 'Ask A Nurse' Champion Webinar.

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September 2024

Immunization at UNGA79

Global health is again on the agenda at the 79th UN General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.

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September 2024

Collaboration is Key to Combat Measles

With measles spiking in the U.S. and around the world, it’s more important than ever to work together to expand access to lifesaving vaccines.

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August 2024

Vaccines Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

In honor of World Mosquito Day, we look at the ways in which vaccines have and continue to revolutionize progress against mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.

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August 2024

On Getting Vaccinated Against HPV

Shot@Life Champion Priyambda Kumra shares her HPV vaccination story, dispels myths about the vaccine, and calls for expanding access.

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August 2024

Public Health at the Paris Olympics

The 2024 Paris Olympics faces an unexpected challenge: a global uptick in vaccine-preventable diseases that impact athletes, organizers, and spectators alike. But preventative measures are underway to safeguard global health.

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July 2024

Youth Voices for Vaccines

In this guest post, Shot@Life College Ambassador Wajiha Mekki looks at the essential role of youth voices in global health advocacy.

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July 2024

Gavi 6.0: Strengthening Global Health Security  

In part three of our series on Gavi 6.0, we look at how the Vaccine Alliance's global immunization work strengthens health security.

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