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To boost Black vaccination rates, Pitt study advises focusing on people's concerns

To boost Black vaccination rates, Pitt study advises focusing on people's concerns

The results show that people have lingering concerns that remain unanswered and need to be taken seriously, said lead author Ashley Hill, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology.

 Theresa Kaijage  (SOC WK ’04G, SPH ’04G) used her social work skills and empathy to trailblaze support systems for people with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

Compassion in Action

Theresa Kaijage  (SOC WK ’04G, SPH ’04G) used her social work skills and empathy to trailblaze support systems for people with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania.

The Conversation asked infectious diseases and microbiology Chair Suresh Kuchipudi to explain what researchers know about BA.2.86’s ability to dodge immune protection and whether it causes more severe infection than its predecessors.

How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19? 4 questions answered

The Conversation asked infectious diseases and microbiology Chair Suresh Kuchipudi to explain what researchers know about BA.2.86’s ability to dodge immune protection and whether it causes more severe infection than its predecessors.