Sabin Vaccine Institute Receives $10M Grant to Raise Confidence in Vaccines

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WASHINGTON, D.C – The Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) today announced it has received a three-year grant valued at $10.4 million to strengthen vaccine acceptance. In 2019, the World Health Organization identified vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – as one of the top 10 threats to global health.

Distributed Design, Centralized Learning: A WhatsApp Focus Group with EPI Managers

03.09.20

This post was written by Caroline Gezon, a Fellow at Gobee Group.

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Sabin Vaccine Institute Strengthens Ebola Sudan and Marburg Vaccines Program with Additional NIAID Partnership

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) today announced that it has partnered with the Vaccine Research Center (VRC), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), to manufacture prototype ChAd3 vectored Ebola Sudan and Marburg vaccines to be used for further clinical evaluation and outbreak preparedness and to potentially protect military, first responders, health care and laboratory workers, and other at-risk populations.

Eight Years of Vaccinology: 2011-2019

01.14.20

Since 2011, the Sabin Vaccine Institute (Sabin) has organized a vaccinology course for immunization managers in Latin America. Launched under the direction of Dr.

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In Memoriam: John B. Robbins, M.D.

12.17.19

Dr. John B. Robbins died on November 27, 2019 at age 86. Dr. Robbins was the 2001 recipient of the Sabin Gold Medal for his pivotal role in the development of Hib conjugate vaccine, which is now used throughout the world.

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Get Your Shots: Vaccines Keep Antibiotic Resistance at Bay

11.21.19

We have entered a post-antibiotic era. That striking statement comes from last week’s landmark report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Advancing Research on Social Media and Vaccine Confidence

11.13.19 to 11.14.19
London, UK
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VIII Ciro de Quadros Vaccinology Course for Latin America

11.04.19 to 11.07.19
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Five Reasons to Get Your Flu Shot

11.01.19

With fall in full swing, it’s time to prepare for influenza season. Though often confused with the common cold, influenza is a serious, highly contagious respiratory illness.

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IAIM Network Member Spotlight: Dr. Farhan Ali

10.29.19
The success of immunization programs relies heavily on immunization program managers, who facilitate every aspect of immunization programs, from cost-effective procurement of vaccines to the vigilant monitoring of vaccine safety and efficacy. Sabin’s IAIM Network is the largest international network of immunization managers, offering opportunities to connect, share knowledge and strengthen skills required to effectively implement immunization programs.
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