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Between hope and fear : a history of vaccines and human immunity
\"An intelligent and compelling examination of the science of immunity, the public policy implications of vaccine denial, and the real-world outcomes of failing to vaccinate. If you have a child in school, you may have heard stories of long-dormant diseases suddenly reappearing--cases of measles, mumps, rubella, and whooping cough cropping up everywhere from elementary schools to Ivy League universities. How does a small group of people's failure to vaccinate have the potential to affect future generations? Are we at a turning point in medical history, where deadly diseases, once dormant, flourish anew? Will our children face summers of abandoned swimming pools due to polio outbreaks just like our great-grandparents did? Pioneering medical researcher Michael Kinch tells the remarkable story of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases in [this book], which explains how the science of immunity actually works and places immunology within the context of its social and political implications. While detailing the history of vaccine invention, from the steppes of Mongolia to the serendipitous connection between cowpox and smallpox, Kinch reveals the ominous reality that our victories against vaccine-preventable diseases are not permanent--and could easily be undone. ... Between Hope and Fear illuminates the fascinating intersection of science, technology, and disease that has helped eradicate many of the deadliest plagues known to man.\"-- Jacket.
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P281 Reaching out to MSM who fled for war and LGBT oppression for HIV and STI testing, HBV vaccination and counselling
BackgroundThe Netherlands has had a large influx of MSM refugees in recent years. Soon after arriving many of them start dating other MSM for sexual hook-ups, while insufficiently aware of risks that sex between men entails for HIV/STI. They are also unfamiliar with existing facilities for HIV/STI testing, HBV-vaccination and HIV-care in the Netherlands.Methods In 2017 and 2018, MSM refugees were invited for meet-ups in Amsterdam and three other cities, where information and counseling about STI and HIV and how to prevent these was given in multiple languages. HIV and STI tests and vaccination for HBV were also offered on the spot. Only refugees were allowed in, thus creating a safer space atmosphere. Those tested and/or vaccinated received follow-up appointments on regular office hours for test results, further HIV/STI care or completion of HBV vaccinations. These meet-ups were possible through very close cooperation between self-organizations of migrant MSM, regional Public Health Services, gay bars and a national NGO.Results In 2017 and 2018 a total of 858 MSM refugees attended 8 meet-ups on which 223 HIV/STI tests were done and 226 HBV-vaccinations were given. 43 STI’s and 3 HIV infections were found. A survey among visitors showed huge appreciation of the meet-ups. A large proportion of the visitors visited more than one meet up, thus showing appreciation for and trust in the organisers. One on one counselling of visitors by volunteers and health professionals during the meet ups showed lack of knowledge about HIV and STI and lack of behavioural skills among visitors and the need for development of behavioural interventions specifically for this group.ConclusionMSM refugees can be reached through gay community meet-ups for HIV/STI testing and HBV vaccination. Extra data have to be collected for the development of much needed behavioural interventions.DisclosureNo significant relationships.
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A piece of my mind
COVID-19 vaccination continues to dominate the news, but there are still so many people who refuse to be vaccinated. Some of the reasons given are ridiculous (in my not very humble opinion), while other people have real concerns. It’s also fascinating to follow the debates on mandatory vaccination. Sometimes I’m even able to understand both sides of the argument, but I haven’t been convinced by any of the anti-vaccination reasons.
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