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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit

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We are a Boston-based research and community engagement group focused on raising awareness about infectious disease vaccines and supporting HIV and other vaccine research locally, nationally, and globally.

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HIVMA @hivma.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
On #NationalPrEPDay, we’re highlighting a powerful tool in HIV prevention. PrEP is highly effective at preventing HIV, yet access remains inequitable. We must continue working to make PrEP accessible, affordable and stigma-free for everyone. Learn more: bit.ly/4dwq4yn
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National PrEP Day -- October 10, 2026 | National Today
National PrEP Day on October 10 raises vital awareness about PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a highly effective medication for preventing HIV transmission. Learn more.
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Boston Public Health Commission @publichealth.boston.gov · 21/07/2026
Zero HIV Stigma Day reminds us that HIV stigma doesn't just affect individuals. HIV stigma affects families, friendships, and entire communities. Together, we can build a world where everyone feels seen, respected, and safe. Learn more by exploring resources and educational materials below.
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Anti-Stigma Resource Library — Someone You Know and Love
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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Today, June 27, is National HIV Testing Day (#NHTD), a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy. Get access to free mailed HIV self-tests here: together.takemehome.org Learn more here: iamhivpossible.org #iamhivpossible
A SUN AND RED RIBBON WITH NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY JUNE 27 IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SUN
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Please join us at Coytemore Lea park in Malden for Pride in the Park on Sunday (6/28) from 12-4 PM! We will be tabling and sharing information about our current studies. We hope to see you there!
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Our team had a wonderful time at Boston Pride this Saturday! It was a great turnout -- very grateful to our team who helped table and talk to potential participants about our studies!
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Happy almost Pride Month! Our team is looking forward to kicking off the season with the Strides for Action walk on Sunday (5/31). Our next event will be tabling at Boston Pride on 6/6, we hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈💉🏃‍♀️
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Happy belated Clinical Trials Day from our team! We are grateful for the opportunity to conduct clinical trials on a range of vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for infectious diseases like COVID, HIV, and cholera. Thank you to our participants who help us make these studies happen!
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Happy HIV Vaccine Awareness Day from all of us at the Vaccine Trials Unit! Today we recognize the researchers, participants, HIV community, and supporters for helping continue this important research. 💉🥼#hivvaccineawarenessday
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IAS - the International AIDS Society @iasociety.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📆 Today on #HIVVaccineAwarenessDay, we recognize the scientists, advocates and communities advancing vaccine research and the continued need for a safe and widely accessible HIV vaccine. Explore #IASPlus resources on HIV vaccine research: zurl.co/nRyTF #HVAD #HVAD2026 #RethinkRebuildRise
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Enjoying the first day of the HVTN Full Group meeting here in Washington, D.C.! Our very own, Lindsey Baden, spoke this morning about some results from HIV mRNA trials. #hivvax
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WHO @who.int · 23/04/2026
It's #WorldImmunizationWeek Vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives since 1974 — not by accident, but because ordinary people made the decision to protect themselves, their children and one another. That’s 6 lives every minute, every day, for more than 5 decades bit.ly/4mH2HWi
Illustration of diverse family generations celebrating vaccination with a large vaccine vial and immunization card, promoting World Immunization Week 2026.
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MassEquality @massequality.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Visibility is powerful—but it’s not always easy. Speak up when it’s uncomfortable. Challenge harmful narratives. Protect and uplift trans voices—not just today, but every day. Visibility without support isn’t enough; real solidarity means action.
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Today is World TB Day. We echo the WHO's message that ending TB is not only aspirational, but also achievable. Please see below some information about their 'Yes! We can end TB!' campaign. www.who.int/campaigns/wo...
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World TB Day 2026 - Yes! We can End TB! Led by countries. Powered by people.
World TB Day 2026: Yes! We can end TB: Led by countries, powered by people.
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Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · 20/03/2026
March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD)—a day to increase awareness of the impact of HIV and AIDS on Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and to encourage engagement in education, testing, prevention, and treatment. 1/4
HIV justice is racial justice.
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The Well Project @thewellprojecthiv.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Today, March 10, is National Women and Girls #HIV / #AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD). We encourage you to help raise awareness of #NWGHAAD by accessing and sharing our social media toolkit at bit.ly/NWGHAAD2026. #NWGHAAD2026 #WomenandHIV #SisterhoodHopeEquity
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
@museumofscience.bsky.social thank you for an incredible event!
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Last night we attended Ending HIV: The Journey to a Vaccine, sponsored by the Museum of Science for the RAW Science Film Festival. It was an incredible night viewing this documentary about HIV vaccine history, and hearing from Dr. Fauci and Dr. Corey. Our own Dr. Baden gave some remarks as well.
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Yesterday, 2/7, was National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). To celebrate Black History month, we would like to share an @aidsvu interview from Dr. Whitney Irie on HIV prevention and stigma affecting Black women. aidsvu.org/news-updates...
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Dr. Whitney Irie on PrEP Use and Black Women in the Deep South - AIDSVu
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Tomorrow, February 7th, is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day which draws our attention to the importance of dismantling the structural barriers that lead to these inequities. For more information about this, check out this article from @idsainfo.bsky.social: www.idsociety.org/science-spea....
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National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Advancing health equity through collaborative care
Collaborative care models offer a proven blueprint for improving outcomes among Black Americans with HIV.
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Science News @scinews.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Mass General Brigham–developed cholera vaccine completes phase 1 trial Clinical trial shows promising results for PanChol, a single-dose oral vaccine aimed at the up to 4 million annual cholera cases worldwide www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Safety and immunogenicity of PanChol, a single-dose live-attenuated oral cholera vaccine: results from a phase 1a, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
A single oral dose of PanChol was safe and well tolerated at all doses and induced 100% vibriocidal seroconversion over a 100 000-fold dose range. These findings support the progression of PanChol int...
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The Lancet Infectious Diseases @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New Research: Safety and immunogenicity of PanChol, a single-dose live-attenuated oral cholera vaccine: results from a phase 1a, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Safety and immunogenicity of PanChol, a single-dose live-attenuated oral cholera vaccine: results from a phase 1a, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
A single oral dose of PanChol was safe and well tolerated at all doses and induced 100% vibriocidal seroconversion over a 100 000-fold dose range. These findings support the progression of PanChol int...
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UW Infectious Disease Fellowship Program @uwidfellowship.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Phase Ia study of a single dose oral cholera vaccine… Per authors: “A single oral dose of PanChol induced 100% vibriocidal seroconversion over a 100,000-fold dose range with no safety concerns” www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1... #IDSky
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Safety and immunogenicity of PanChol, a single-dose live-attenuated oral cholera vaccine: results from a phase 1a, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial
Background Current whole-cell killed oral cholera vaccines have utility but require multiple doses and have limited efficacy in young children. PanChol is a single-dose live-attenuated cholera vaccine...
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BWH Vaccine Trials Unit @bwhvax.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We are excited to share the results from a Phase 1a trial we conducted testing the safety and immunogenicity of PanChol, a live-attenuated oral cholera vaccine. Press release here: www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/new... Full text article link: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Mass General Brigham–Developed Cholera Vaccine Completes Phase 1 Trial | Mass General Brigham
A team of scientists and physicians at Mass General Brigham has developed PanChol, a single-dose oral cholera vaccine, and completed testing in a phase 1 clinical trial with promising results.
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