From: Mouwenda, Y.D., et al (2021), “Characterization of T cell responses to co-administered hookworm vaccine candidates Na-GST-1 and Na-APR-1 in healthy adults in Gabon”, PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15:10. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009732 We all know how vaccines work. You take something from the pathogen into your body, triggering your body’s immune response to fight it off. Then, …
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All the small things: how good teamwork can make a big difference
From: “The division of labour between community medicine distributors influences the reach of mass drug administration: A cross-sectional study in rural Uganda”, G.F. Chami, N.B. Kabatereine, E.M. Tukahebwa (2019), PLos Neglected Tropical Diseases 13:9 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007685 One under-celebrated area in medical studies is working out how best to get drugs and vaccines to at-risk communities. You …
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