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This vaccine is a crucial first step in eliminating a massively harmful disease. Interested in immunization trivia? Learn more from our immunization trivia quiz and earn a vaccine today! iboostimmunity.com/?category=460

Luckily, there was a vaccine breakthrough in 2023 with the approval and first shipments of the RTS,S malaria vaccine arriving in Cameroon. Demand for the malaria vaccine is high, as 20 African countries plan to introduce it to their childhood immunization programs in 2024 alone!

Malaria is one of the globe's greatest health risks, as the parasite has long evaded efforts to produce an effective vaccine. In 2021, there were an estimated 247 million malaria cases and 619,000 malaria deaths, a vast majority of which were children under five years old. 1/

We felt nostalgic this week and wanted to bring back Clippy, but with a twist! We wondered: “What would Clippy say if it was programmed to nudge and assist people with misinformation?” More Clippys here 👇 scienceupfirst.com/project/what-w… #ScienceUpFirst #LaSciencedAbord

Vaccines have saved six lives a minute. Every minute. For five decades. Let’s not stop now. Speak up and tell leaders it’s time for immunization for all. #HumanlyPossible

"In the last 50 years, immunisation has reduced infant mortality by 40%.   That means more children now reach their 5th birthday than ever before in human history." – @gavi #WorldImmunizationWeek

It's World Immunization Week! If you're looking for a real-world step you can take to increase vaccine access and boost vaccine confidence, then IBI is the place to be! All our quizzes earn a vaccine for a child in need; no account required #WIW2024 iboostimmunity.com

This fun new quiz will hone your information IQ and give you personal insight to take away with you and use when you’re absorbing information. What’s your information persona?! iboostimmunity.com/information-iq…

Whether you’re a cautious analyst or a curious philosopher, we are all more likely to believe information as fact when we emotionally respond to what we view. The best defense is self-awareness and understanding, which is where your Information Persona comes in!

We’re all vulnerable to misinformation of different stripes, but when should we be most cautious when consuming information? Take our latest Information Persona Quiz to find out! iboostimmunity.com/information-iq…

Global measles cases are on the rise, including the first case in BC since 2019. Thankfully, we have the power of prevention! Vaccination is the best protection you can provide against measles, so make sure you and your family are up-to-date (especially if you’re traveling). 1/

Planning a Spring Break getaway? Don’t forget your passport to protection! Measles cases are on the rise globally, and vaccination is the best way to protect your family (especially young children) from measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases. 1/

📢TODAY is the deadline for entering the 2024 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest‼️ Students must submit entries by midnight ET. Get application & details: HillemanFilm.com.

Our sister site, Kids Boost Immunity, also has powerful Black History Month lessons and learning modules for teachers to use with their grade 4-12 classes. The resources are completely free for teachers; you simply need to sign-up. kidsboostimmunity.com

Interested in learning more about the life-saving impact of historic public health icons like Dr. Durham? Check out our library of quizzes, and earn vaccines for those in need when you score above average on each quiz. No account required! iboostimmunity.com/all-quiz-topics

Little is known about Dr. James Durham, but what remains is a powerful legacy! Dr. Durham was born a slave in 1762 before buying his freedom and starting a medical practice in New Orleans. He is often considered the first Black physician in the U.S. 1/ blackpast.org/african-americ…

One week left for students to submit their essays! Don't miss out on this great opportunity ✍️

The 2024 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest deadline is Feb. 15th – in two weeks‼️ Winners will each receive a cash prize & more! Get details: HillemanFilm.com.

Measles is on the rise around the world – we can’t let vaccination rates falter theconversation.com/measles-is-on-… by @JayaDantas via @ConversationEDU "Vaccination is the most effective strategy to protect against measles." #VaccinesWork #ScienceUpFirst