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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 03/09/2026

📚 Finalising your university checklists or know someone headed to university this Autumn? Well aside from the essentials, don’t forget your vaccinations before this term starts. 💉 Read along to learn more about how eligible individuals can get their MenB vaccine during this one-off programme.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 10/08/2026

📣 The Oxford Vaccine Group has reached an important milestone in the BD-Ebov clinical trial, with the first five participants now vaccinated as part of the study's sentinel group.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 19/06/2026

💉 The HPV vaccine is changing young women's lives 🩺 HPV causes more than 99% of cervical cancers 💉 The vaccine has dramatically reduced cervical cancer deaths 🌍 High vaccine uptake helps protect future generations

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 10/06/2026

🦠 Ebola: vaccines alone won't stop an outbreak — here's what else is needed While vaccines are an important tool, controlling an outbreak also depends on trust, community engagement, public health measures and people having access to reliable information. @ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 21/05/2026

🎙️"Should I be freaked out by Hantavirus?" – Danny Wright, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, from the Oxford Vaccine Group discusses this with Oxford Sparks. ⬇️ Listen to the podcast in full here: pod.fo/e/41a68e @ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 20/05/2026

🦠 Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda — what you need to know 🔗 Learn more about the on-going outbreak below @ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 13/05/2026

🦠 Hantavirus A to Z — what you need to know Following the outbreak of Hantavirus which occurred on the MV Hondius earlier this month, the UK Health Security Agency has reminded that general risk of Hantavirus to the public remains low. ⬇️ Read the below thread to learn more about Hantavirus

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 12/05/2026

🧑‍⚕️ 🩺 Happy International Nurses Day 2026 Today we’re celebrating the amazing work of Research Nurses ⬇️ So, let’s meet one of our Research Nurses, Denise Manlutac. #InternationalNursesDay2026

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 27/04/2026

💉 For every generation, vaccines work. 📣 As we mark World Immunization Week 2026, we’re starting by looking back at where it all began — with a new series of infographics from Vaccine Knowledge. @ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 10/04/2026

📣 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine eligibility expanded in England 🗓️ Commencing the 1st of April 2026, the NHS has expanded eligibility for the RSV vaccine to now include: ➡️ Adults aged 80 and over (with no upper age limit) ➡️ Residents in care homes for older adults

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 07/04/2026

📰 Paper Spotlight | Optimising infant immunisation schedules in Uganda and Nepal 💉 In our latest Paper Spotlight, Sanjeev Bijukchhe explores how DTwP-containing vaccine schedules can be optimised for infants in Uganda and Nepal. 👉 Read below to learn more

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 31/03/2026

📣 "A very worrying situation in communities with low vaccination rates" as Polio virus is detected in London wastewater for a second time this year 🔗 Learn more about polio, vaccination schedules, and how to stay protected on the Vaccine Knowledge website

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 25/03/2026

🔬 Vaccine Engagement Day | Protect your health and your community 🧬 Today we’re supporting Vaccine Engagement Day, a initiative held by the British Society for Immunology, celebrating the science behind immunisation and the profound impact vaccines have had on society.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 19/03/2026

🦠 Meningitis B: what you need to know In response to the outbreak, a targeted vaccination campaign for MenB is being delivered to anyone previously eligible for MenB antibiotics, or who visited Club Chemistry, as well as students at both of the affected universities and schools

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 17/03/2026

📢 The latest updates surrounding the meningitis outbreak in Canterbury Follow the below thread to find out more about the current updates on the outbreak. 🔗 Head to the Vaccine Knowledge website to find out more, linked here: vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 17/03/2026

Meningococcal disease can cause serious illness including meningitis and septicaemia. University students are at higher risk due to close mixing. Following recent cases reported to UKHSA, check symptoms and ensure vaccination is up to date. More info: vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 13/03/2026

🧬 British Science Week lets us reflect on the reminder that our scientific progress is built on collaboration and this year we're celebrating the people who make research possible. #BSW26

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 05/03/2026

🩺 A risk to child health: confusion and concern over changes to US vaccine policy 🔗 Head to The Lancet to read the comment in full, linked here: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 03/03/2026

Ready to learn more about kickstarting a career with us at OVG? 🔗 Head to the OVG website to learn more about what we do and what opportunities are available, linked here: ovg.ox.ac.uk/about

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 02/03/2026

🎬🔬 From TikTok to vaccine science! We’re proud to see Professor Lambe representing vaccine science on such a big stage and and inspiring the next generation of scientists. 🔗 Head over to Max's TikTok page (@maxklymenko) to watch the video

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 27/02/2026

📊 Less than half of eligible adults take up their free shingles vaccine within their first year of vaccine eligibility. 🔎 Learn more about shingles and vaccine eligibility on the Vaccine Knowledge website, linked here: vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/shingles-vaccine

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 20/02/2026

🩺 One vaccine for coughs, colds and flu? Researchers at Stanford University have reported early results in animals showing that a 'univesal vaccine' could offer protection against multiple respiratory infections. 🔗 Find out more about the study at Science.org

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 14/02/2026

Vaccines have transformed public health in the UK - driving measles cases from hundreds of thousands per year to near elimination. These are often called “Victorian diseases.” In reality, they were brought under control in the 20th century through immunisation. www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 13/02/2026

💌 A love letter, From: Me | To: You - give the gift of protection this Valentine's Day. 🩺 Being up to date with your vaccinations helps protect you, your loved ones, and your wider community. 🔗 Learn more at vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 11/02/2026

🔬 International Day of Women and Girls in Science | 11 February 🌍 Today we celebrate the vital contributions of women in science and reflect on the work still needed to achieve equity across STEM.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 09/02/2026

💌 Sometimes the best thing you can give this Valentine's Day is the gift of protection 🩺 Check with your local GP or healthcare provider if you are up to date with your vaccinations. If not get back on track and get vaccinated, when and where eligible.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 27/01/2026

The World Health Organization annouces the UK loses its measles elimination status. In recent years, coverage across childhood vaccination programmes in England has continued to decline. The consequences are now being felt. www.bmj.com/content/392/...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 26/01/2026

📣 Upcoming OVG Seminar - Identifying and validating correlates of protection 🔗 Register to attend, in-person and online options available, and to learn more on the OVG website, linked here: www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/events/miles...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 19/01/2026

📣 An upcoming event reminder for our face-to-face 'Introduction to Immunisations Training', happening across two days on the 3rd and 4th of February 2026. 🗓️ Deadline to sign up for this course is 30th of January 2026 🔗 www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/events

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 12/01/2026

📅 The UK’s childhood vaccination schedule just changed - and that’s a good thing. Vaccination schedules aren’t meant to stay the same forever. As new evidence emerges, updates help keep children and communities better protected 🛡️ 🔗 Read the full article on The Conversation

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 10/01/2026

💉 Are you currently due your yearly flu vaccine? 🔗 Read the poster below for more details or find out more on the study page, linked here: www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/studies/ecli...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 09/01/2026

💉 Did you know vaccines might do more than protect against infection? 📣 Professor Sir Andrew Pollard spoke to The Times about a growing body of evidence, while reminding us that vaccination is crucial in the preventing serious illnesses and reducing hospitalisation.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 07/01/2026

📘 The Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report for 2024/25 places infections firmly in focus. 🔗 Read the full report on the GOV.UK website, or learn more about our ongoing work on the Oxford Vaccine Group website.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 05/01/2026

🎤 Speaking on the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 is Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, following the @ukhsa.bsky.social announcement of the introduction of the MMRV vaccine into the Childhood UK immunisation schedule. ⬇️ Listen below to find out more

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 02/01/2026

🛡️ The NHS is updating the routine childhood immunisation programme commencing January 1st 2026 to give better protection earlier. 🔗 Head to Vaccine Knowledge for a full rundown of the changes to the Childhood UK Immunisation schedule, linked below.

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 20/12/2025

Last month, we celebrated 20 years of collaboration between OVG and the Paediatric Research Unit, PAHS. Researchers, public health experts, and government leaders came together to reflect on two decades of vaccine research and public health progress. www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/news/20-year...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 18/12/2025

Malaria impacts millions of people worldwide, with approximately 240 million cases and over 600,000 deaths each year. Here, we meet Rebecca, a volunteer in our malaria ‘challenge’ study, to hear about her experience supporting our research. Full video: youtu.be/42U_W2I9BlQ?...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 20/11/2025

🌎 The 23rd edition of the Hot Topics In Infection And Immunity In Children (IIC) - The ESPID-Oxford Course has now opened for early registration 🔗 Head directly to the IIC - The ESPID-Oxford Course website, linked here: www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/iic

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 19/11/2025

Could you contribute to the next 30 years of research and development? Keen to learn more about the opportunities available at the Oxford Vaccine Group? 🔗 Head to the OVG recruitment page, linked here: www.ovg.ox.ac.uk/about/recrui...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 11/11/2025

🦠 This year's flu season has been predicted to be the 'worst flu season' in a decade, with NHS England issuing a 'flu jab SOS' and UKHSA reporting the emergence of a new subclade driving an unusually early flu season. ⬇️ Read the below thread to learn more

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 06/11/2025

JOB OPENING | Senior Microbiologist 📣 Another vacancy has just opened at the Oxford Vaccine Group. 📆 Closing date: 3rd December 2025 🔗 Learn more and apply here: www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/Work/Current...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 04/11/2025

JOB OPENING | Senior Immunologist 📆 Closing date: 1st December 2025 🔗 Learn more and apply here: www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/Work/Current...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 30/10/2025

NEWS | The Oxford Vaccine Group are proud to share landmark findings from an Oxford-led study, published today in The New England Journal of Medicine. 🔗 Find the article in full on the Oxford Vaccine Group website, linked in the thread below, or head directly to the NEJM page to learn more

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 18/10/2025

📣 An early surge in flu cases and hospitalisations starting to rise has prompted the UKHSA to advise all eligible groups to now come forward for their flu vaccination 🔗 Find out more about the Influenza (Flu) vaccine on the Vaccine Knowledge website, linked below

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 17/10/2025

NEWS | The University of Oxford have recently announced their recipients of the 2025 Teaching Excellence awards and of the individuals awarded is Professor Teresa Lambe OBE. 🔗 Find out more about the Lambe group on the OVG website, linked below

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 15/10/2025

NEWS | Investment from the Medical Research Council (MRC) forefronts three UK universities in vital lymph node research 🔗 Read the article in full in the news section of the OVG website, link to the website located below ⬇️

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 01/09/2025

🗣️ Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, spoke to BBC Radio 4's Today Programme to discuss the £118m research funding of a new AI vaccine research programme. 🔗 Listen to the full interview on BBC Radio 4 or head to the OVG website to learn more, linked below

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 01/09/2025

NEWS | OVG launches major new AI vaccine research programme with EIT. 🗣️ Professor Daniela Ferreira, said: “This will open up whole new avenues to vaccine design as we improve our understanding of infection and immunity.” 🔗 Find out more on the Oxford Vaccine Group website, linked below:

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 29/08/2025

NEWS | UK Government announces the roll out of a chickenpox vaccine programme starting January 2026 🔗 Learn more about the chickenpox vaccine on the Vaccine Knowledge website, linked here: vaccineknowledge.ox.ac.uk/chickenpox-v...

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Oxford Vaccine Group @ovg.ox.ac.uk · 17/08/2025

Job Opening | We are hiring for a Clinical Research Practitioner! 📆 Applications are open till midday on Wednesday 27th August 2025. Interested in applying or want to learn more about the vacancy? 🔗 www.paediatrics.ox.ac.uk/Work/Current...

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