LSHTM Vaccine Centre
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The Vaccine Centre (VaC) is a collaborative partnership of over 100 scientists hosted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine that aims to improve human and animal health through vaccination. http://bit.ly/VaCHomepage
Funded #PhD opportunities available at LSHTM, starting January 2027: ✍️ Model UK measles transmission using mathematical modelling & data science ✍️ Investigate Tahyna virus transmission, mosquito eggs & overwintering Home fee eligibility applies, learn more/apply: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...
🗣️Yes, mRNA vaccine are safe & effective. VaC Co-Directors comment on the findings of a Lancet Review into the vaccine type, co-authored by @profheidilarson.bsky.social and others💉 Read the full story 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
🌐 New study from CMMID & @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social members on measles' basic reproduction number #EpiSky Revised estimates shows wide range of measles R0 across LMICs, which need to be considered for modelling for epidemics and #PublicHealth interventions Read 🔽 journals.plos.org/globalpublic...
🌍 New international research is advancing efforts to control Campylobacter, a leading cause of foodborne illness and a growing contributor to antimicrobial resistance. The collaboration is helping develop new therapies and vaccines through a One Health approach. Read more 👉 bit.ly/44rBU8b
💡 Developing a systems approach to health misinformation Heidi Larson discusses new Lancet Commission that will look to tackle wider issues and drivers around health #misinformation & #disinformation Read more: www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n... #PublicHealth
✨Event update✨ New time: 11:00am BST 16 July 2026 Full details 👉 bit.ly/4gZ0qVk
LSHTM Vaccine Centre @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social · last mo.✨Upcoming Event ✨ Join our seminar exploring how politics, science & public trust intertwine to shape public health decisions. Drawing on 114 key interviews, Dr Stuart Carroll will go behind the scenes to understand how these decisions are really made. Full details 👉 bit.ly/4gZ0qVk
✨Upcoming Event ✨ Join our seminar exploring how politics, science & public trust intertwine to shape public health decisions. Drawing on 114 key interviews, Dr Stuart Carroll will go behind the scenes to understand how these decisions are really made. Full details 👉 bit.ly/4gZ0qVk
NEW EPISODE: Polio: Forgotten but not gone The award-winning LSHTM Viral #podcast explores the return of an old disease making new headlines: polio. With the virus recently detected in London’s sewers, experts explain the global fight against #polio is far from over. 🎧👉 pod.link/1497329104/e...
💉 Vaccines against Pneumococcal disease are expensive to provide long-term where they're needed most. 🆕 long-term @lshtm.bsky.social research confirms that two-doses of PCVs are as effective as three, helping countries address the vaccine "funding gap" & continue to save lives. 👉 bit.ly/4v6CwLj
Ready to study at LSHTM this autumn? Applications for our 2026/27 taught programmes close soon. Join us to improve health worldwide! Deadlines: Students requiring a visa: 26 July 2026 Non-visa students: 31 August 2026 Distance learning students: 14 September 2026 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Study global health from anywhere 🌍 Join our distance learning info sessions to hear from programme directors: 16 June 2026: Global Health Policy 17 June: Epidemiology + #PublicHealth 18 June: Infectious Diseases 23 June: Health in Humanitarian Crises + Clinical Trials Register 👉 bit.ly/4vgB9dq
In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the DRC, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened several of its expert & advisory groups. bit.ly/4a2IoNN
Experts convened by WHO advise on candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus
In response to the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus occurring in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with cases also reported in Uganda, WHO convened several of its exper...
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Want to learn more about LSHTM's #MRes in Infectious & Tropical Diseases? 😃 Join our online information webinar on Thursday 28 May 2026 (14:00-15:00 UK time) to learn more about our exciting new programme. Book your place 👉 lshtm.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #PublicHealth
🦠Why isn’t there a vaccine against the current Bundibugyo #Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda? 💉Centre Co-Director Dr Afolabi answers key questions about the outbreak & explains the challenges of developing a vaccine against this strain of Ebola. Read the Q&A👉 bit.ly/3PrAKWj @lshtm.bsky.social
Q&A: Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda – where are the vaccines?
Q&A: Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda – where are the vaccines? | LSHTM
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🚨 Experts call for #ClimateChange to be declared a global public health emergency in new PECCH report 🌍⚕️ @lshtm.bsky.social researchers highlight the report’s findings, and outline what leaders across Europe must do to tackle the growing climate and health crises 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Our @lshtm.bsky.social course will teach you the advanced epidemiological tools for evaluating vaccine efficacy, safety and policy throughout the world 🌏 Join fellow #epidemiology researchers & #PublicHealth officials from 22 June to 3 July 2026 Apply by 22 May 🔽 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
New @who.int evaluation finds RTS,S malaria vaccination is saving children’s lives in routine immunisation programmes. It estimates 1 in 8 child deaths were averted in high-burden settings. @lshtm.bsky.social experts explain the significance of the findings. 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Want to advance your #GlobalHealth career? With our Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene you'll join doctors around the world & gain skills to diagnose, treat, & prevent diseases in limited resource settings. Runs in London 21 September-11 December 2026 👉 tinyurl.com/yrnbamhp
For #WorldImmunizationWeek, researchers & students working on #vaccines came together at our retreat. Throughout the day they discussed: 💉Developing & delivering vaccines in Africa 🚦Enhancing global vaccine access 📣Advocating that #VaccinesWork Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/4unIXJW
As #WorldImmunizationWeek comes to a close, we celebrate every generation protected thanks to vaccines. In collaboration with #Jizzle and the communities we serve, here’s a colourful glimpse of @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social's work & impact in The #Gambia. Enjoy👉 tinyurl.com/3n2d547x #VaccinesWork
"Jata Kendeyaa":Promoting a culture of good health in The Gambia
This inspiring video highlights MRCG's collaboration with Gambian communities and The Gambia Government on the importance of vaccines. Vaccines ensure a healthier and happier future for all children. Through traditional music, it celebrates the beauty of Gambian culture and the power of working together for better public health outcomes. Song by: @Jizzle_gm Video by: @CinatrixMedia #JataKendeya #MRCG #TheGambia #HealthAndCulture #Vaccines
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💉The Ebola vaccine induces immune responses against the virus for years, with boosters strengthening further. Research by @lshtm.bsky.social & partners could inform future vaccination strategies & stop future Ebola outbreaks becoming global threats. 📄Read more👉 bit.ly/4cBxCQo
Don't miss out! 😱 There's still time to book a place for our Open Evening on 12 May 2026... Find out how LSHTM can help you advance your #PublicHealth career 👇
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine@lshtm.bsky.social · 4mo agoWant to make a difference to health worldwide? Join our Open Evening in London on 12 May 2026 to learn how LSHTM's #postgraduate programmes can help you build the skills and networks to create real impact. Find out more/book your place: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/visit-... #PublicHeath
Fatou’s story is a reminder that #VaccinesWork across generations. From questions to confidence, her journey shows how immunization protects children, strengthens families & builds trust in healthcare. 👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/2pmpdu4m #WorldImmunizationWeek @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social
For Every Generation, Vaccines Work: Fatou’s Story of Trust, Protection and Hope
For Every Generation, Vaccines Work: Fatou’s Story of Trust, Protection and Hope | LSHTM
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“So how do vaccines work, anyway?” We hear that question a lot. Enter the new #VaccinesWork YouTube channel, bringing together science, storytelling and accessible explanations about immunity and infectious diseases. 🙌 The first few videos are now live! Watch here: www.youtube.com/@vaccineswork
What’s your message to the 🌍 on #WorldImmunizationWeek? Research done @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social has contributed to strengthening the Expanded Programme Immunization schedule locally & worldwide, giving children, families & communities the protection they need to thrive and live healthy lives.
For every generation, #VaccinesWork. Vaccination is key to preventing mother-to-child transmission of #HepatitisB. @who.int recommends a birth dose within 24 hours of birth for all newborns, protecting lives from the very start. #WorldImmunizationWeek @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social
Why are we seeing more outbreaks of #Ebola & #Marburg? David Heymann tells @telegraph.co.uk one reason may be governments are now better at looking for the viruses & their laboratories are much better at detecting them. #PublicHealth @lshtmcepr.bsky.social 👉 www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/abd396c...
Why are we seeing more outbreaks of the deadliest diseases?
Cases of illnesses like haemorrhagic fever were once sporadic but have been increasing in frequency
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Refresh your tropical medicine knowledge with LSHTM’s DTM&H Refresher 9-10 July 2026 in London An update for DTM&H and MSc Tropical Medicine & International Health alumni, covering key developments in TB, HIV, malaria, child health & global health research. Apply by 11 June 2026 bit.ly/41I1Pal
Today, we celebrate the progress vaccines have made in protecting lives & call for bold leadership because #prevention is safer, cheaper & more sustainable. From MenAfriVac to MenFive both studies conducted at #MRCG have proven to protect lives of babies & adults. #WorldImmunizationWeek
