Worldwide, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women, with an estimated 604,000 new cases and 342,000 cervical cancer-related deaths reported in 2020. Two types of HPV contribute to nearly 50% of high-grade cervical cancers, underscoring the need for continued prevention, screening, and education. Vaccination against HPV remains the primary prevention method globally; […]
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It is well-known that vaccines save lives, but their effectiveness continues to be undermined by rampant vaccine misinformation. Healthcare workers have voiced that they are not equipped with the right information or preparation to combat this often polarizing and sensitive topic. To address this need, IVAC researchers recently developed a training course aimed toward healthcare […]
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Health departments will use custom AI chatbots to address COVID-19 misinformation View original press release by NACCHO Washington, DC—The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has announced the first three winners of the VIRA X NACCHO competition. These selected health departments will receive a customized version of the Vaccine Information Resource Assistant […]
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