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A Guide to Different Types of Immunity

An overview of the different types of immunity — including innate, active, and passive — and the distinct and important roles they each play in helping the body prevent or fight off disease.
Last Updated 08/18/2025
A Guide to Different Types of Immunity
Vaccines | Infectious Respiratory Diseases

The History of Vaccines in the U.S.

Timeline of lifesaving vaccines in the Unites States throughout history, from the 18th century through today.
Last Updated 08/15/2025
The History of Vaccines in the U.S.
Vaccines | Guidance | Older Adult | RSV

What to Know About RSV Vaccines for Adults 50+

For older adults, RSV can be very serious and causes hospitalizations and death each year. Vaccines are available to help protect against RSV and the CDC recommends vaccination for people who are at increased risk for severe RSV.
Last Updated 08/13/2025
What to Know About RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
Infectious Respiratory Diseases | Vaccines

The Risks are Real: Dr. Harold Glick

Dr. Harold Glick, retired pediatrician and former Medical Staff President at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, shares insights on the complications and disruptions to daily life that patients can face from infectious respiratory diseases and how vaccination is the best way to help keep your life uninterrupted.
Last Updated 08/12/2025
Vaccines | Infectious Respiratory Diseases

Understanding Vaccine Trials and FDA Review

Last Updated 08/06/2025

How are vaccines tested for safety and effectiveness? What role do randomized, placebo-controlled trials play—and how are they designed? And how does the FDA decide whether a vaccine is ready for the public?

CVEEP hosted a session exploring how vaccines are evaluated through clinical trials and reviewed by the FDA. Experts in vaccine science, clinical research, and public health broke down the basics of vaccine development, discuss the ethical considerations behind different trial designs, and examine how these decisions can affect access to vaccines and public trust.

Panelists:

Infectious Respiratory Diseases | Vaccines

The Risks are Real: Dr. Ilan Shapiro

Dr. Ilan Shapiro of AltaMed shares insights on the complications and disruptions to daily life that patients can face from infectious respiratory diseases and how vaccination is the best way to help keep your life uninterrupted.
Last Updated 07/22/2025

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How Vaccines Reduce Costs

Vaccines are one of the most cost-effective tools for maintaining healthy and active communities. By helping prevent illness, vaccines lower healthcare costs, reduce missed work and school days, and help keep daily life running.
Last Updated 06/25/2025
How Vaccines Reduce Costs
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How Vaccines Help Keep You Healthy

Vaccines are a powerful tool to help keep you healthy. They teach your immune system to fight disease—without the dangers of full-blown infection. Much like eating a balanced diet, exercising on a regular basis, and going for annual check-ups, staying up to date with recommended vaccines is an essential part of a healthy, prevention-focused lifestyle.
Last Updated 06/25/2025
How Vaccines Keep You Healthy
Vaccines | Infectious Respiratory Diseases

The Risks are Real: Dr. Chad Vercio

Loma Linda University Children’s Health’s Dr. Chad Vercio has seen firsthand the effects of severe respiratory illness in unvaccinated children. His message is clear: vaccination is the most effective way to help protect against severe illness.
Last Updated 06/25/2025
Infectious Respiratory Diseases | Vaccines

Measles: What You Need to Know

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can lead to severe complications and in some cases death— especially in children under five years old. Getting vaccinated is the safest and most effective way to prevent the disease.
Last Updated 05/06/2025
Measles: What You Need to Know