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Extending the benefits of immunization to all people, everywhere. #vaccineswork

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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal awardees, Uğur Şahin, MD & Özlem Türeci, MD, and Rising Star Award winner, Dr. Senjuti Saha. These annual awards honor those who have made extraordinary contributions to immunization and global health. ow.ly/Uwz750YyOtm
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Join Sabin at the #WorldVaccineCongress in Washington D.C. March 30 – April 2, 2026! We're excited to talk vaccine development, health security and outbreak response, optimizing vaccine impact, and more. To get 25% off registration, use code SABIN25. Register now ⤵️ #WVCDC bit.ly/4auxBMS
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
In the new year, help us further our mission to eliminate vaccine-preventable deaths and expand vaccine access to everyone, everywhere. Give today ⤵️ secure.givelively.org/donate/the-al…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Our namesake, Dr. Albert B. Sabin, developed the first oral polio vaccine and dedicated his life to expanding vaccine access to everyone, everywhere. We are proud to further his legacy through our work developing vaccines and ensuring we know how to best put them to use. 💪 #VaccinesWork
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Happy holidays from all of us here at Sabin. We are grateful for another year of successful collaborations, strong local and global partnerships, and vaccine research and development. ✨ Here's to making 2026 another year full of progress as we work to expand vaccine access to everyone, everywhere.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
#Flu season is here and hitting people harder than usual, doctors say. “It’s the unvaccinated children that we’re seeing in the hospital.” Reporting from NBC News ⤵️ www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/…
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'So much flu': What to know as flu season ramps up early this year
Doctors say that so far, kids are hit hardest with the flu. The flu shot is helping keep them out of the hospital.
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One Health Trust @onehealthtrust.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
OHT’s Dr. Oluoma Agiri co-authored a blog based on the @sabinvaccine.bsky.social webinar, “The Role of Immunization in Fighting #AntimicrobialResistance.” The piece highlights how #Vaccines remain an essential, yet underused tool in reducing #AMR burden. Read here: www.sabin.org/resources/va...
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Vaccines as a Critical Yet Underutilized Tool in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
Vaccines are a powerful yet underused tool in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — saving lives by preventing infections and reducing antibiotic use.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
🌍 Subscribe to the Sabin Vaccine Wire newsletter for updates on our R&D efforts, innovative strategies from our global immunization partners, in-depth interviews with experts, disease FAQs, and more along the vaccines-to-vaccinations spectrum. 🔗: www.sabin.org/newsletters
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Today and every day, we are thankful for our Sabin staff and partners. We appreciate all you do to help us support Dr. Sabin's legacy and his mission to expand vaccine access to everyone, everywhere. ✨
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
🌟 The Sabin Rising Star Award honors an early or mid-career professional under 40 years old whose work shows tremendous promise to advance immunization for the next generation. Does someone you know come to mind? Nominate by November 30 ⬇️ bit.ly/4qk2k5l
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
🏅 Don’t miss your chance to give the honor of a lifetime! Nominations for the 2026 Sabin Gold Medal and Rising Star Award close November 30. Details & nomination form ⤵️ bit.ly/4qk2k5l
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
This week in Senegal 🌍 The Hexavalent Early Adopters Workshop, where Sabin & partners have welcomed delegates for three days of conversation on the hexavalent vaccine switch. More on the project ⤵️ www.sabin.org/resources/six-in-one-…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal celebrates an individual or team of individuals who has made extraordinary contributions in the field of immunization or vaccinology. Does someone you know fit that description? Nominate them today. 🏅: bit.ly/4qk2k5l
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
📣 TODAY is the deadline to submit an abstract for consideration for the 14th International Conference on Typhoid and Other Invasive Salmonelloses. Find more details and submit your work for consideration ⤵️ www.coalitionagainsttyphoid.org/cal…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Nominate a deserving public health trailblazer for the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal or Rising Star Award today. More details: bit.ly/3Wfer64
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Only a few days left to submit abstracts for the 14th International Conference on #Typhoid and Other Invasive Salmonelloses! Submit your work for consideration by this Friday, October 31 ⤵️ www.coalitionagainsttyphoid.org/cal…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
📣 The deadline to submit abstracts for the 14th International Conference on Typhoid and Other Invasive Salmonelloses has been extended to this Friday, October 31. Find more details and submit your work for consideration ⤵️ www.coalitionagainsttyphoid.org/cal…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
This Friday at #IPVC2025, Dr. Noreen Zafar will be on a #GlobalHPVConsortium panel on storytelling in advocacy and patient engagement. Hear why she is hopeful that cervical cancer can be eliminated in #Pakistan, despite the long road ahead. 🔗 bit.ly/3L5ZwZl 📸 Photo: WHO Pakistan/Hamid Inam
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
📣 Today! 2024 Sabin Gold Medal winner Dr. Shabir Madhi joins host Dr. Nginache Nampota-Nkomba for our Getting to Zero discussion series to share his thoughts on “an exponential explosion” of vaccine researchers in Africa. 📽️ Premiering at 12 p.m. ET: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvY6bS_JtoE
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The #GlobalHPVConsortium is excited to be hosting a panel at the International Papillomavirus Society Conference this Friday in Bangkok! Join us at 8 a.m. (GMT+7) for this important #IPVS2025 session session!
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Dr. Shabir Madhi is at the epicenter of an "explosion" of vaccine research in Africa. On Thursday he joins us to discuss what he describes as "a success story over the past decade in vaccine uptake" on the continent. Tune in October 23 at 12 p.m. ET ➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvY6bS_JtoE
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Take a look at some of the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal recipients from recent years, and nominate a global health trailblazer today. 🏅: sabinawards.secure-platform.com/sit…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
At the #WorldHealthSummit last week, Sabin CEO Amy Finan and Whittney Tom met with experts including @gavi.org board chair-elect @helenclarknz.bsky.social to talk pandemic preparedness, the importance of cross-sector collaboration, and what's ahead for the future of vaccination.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Per Dr. Shabir Madhi, Africa is "a success story over the past decade in vaccine uptake." Learn how African governments can capitalize on this research on the next Getting to Zero episode with host Dr. Nginache Nampota-Nkomba. October 23 at 12 p.m. ET 🎥: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvY6bS_JtoE
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Our Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal and Rising Star Award honor individuals who have dedicated their careers to saving lives. Help us recognize vaccine heroes! Submit a nomination today: sabinawards.secure-platform.com/site
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
As the regional health adviser for @UNICEF’s Eastern & Southern Africa region, Dr. Paul Ngwakum has ideas for reaching children and families who have missed routine vaccinations. Watch Getting to Zero for his conversation with Dr. Sangwe Clovis. 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkegyNzE2Ds…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Progress and potential took center stage at the 15th International Rotavirus Symposium that drew to a close today in Cape Town, South Africa. 🧵
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
#Measles is a highly contagious, life-threatening disease — and though #VaccinesWork to prevent infection, numbers are on the rise, particularly among unvaccinated individuals. Learn more ⤵️ bit.ly/4nukEqF
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Nominations for our 2026 Gold Medal and Rising Star Award are open! We are seeking to honor an individual or team who has made outstanding contributions to vaccinology or a complementary field. Know anyone? Head to our portal to make a nomination: sabinawards.secure-platform.com/site
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Mark your calendars! Nominations for our 2026 Sabin Gold Medal and Rising Star award open this Wednesday, October 1. Learn more about our highest scientific honor and the criteria for consideration: bit.ly/46ZKxsl
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
“This remarkable effort highlights the power of partnerships and preparedness in addressing urgent public health needs.” - Sabin CEO Amy Finan One year on from the 2024 Marburg outbreak in Rwanda, a look at what it took to get shots in arms within 10 days: bit.ly/4gBmpzq
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Great program from our #GlobalHPVConsortium partner!
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Our Vaccine Acceptance & Delivery Initiative is working with African NITAG and EPI members to gather insights and/or data from countries who have already made the transition from separate pentavalent and inactive poliovirus (IPV) vaccines to hexavalent vaccines. Learn more: bit.ly/4mxVmqr
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Great spotlight on the work of 2019 Sabin Gold Medal awardee Dr. Carol Baker to develop a maternal vaccine for Group B streptococcus, and trials conducted by 2024 awardee Dr. Shabir Madhi. www.science.org/content/arti... Noms for our 2026 awards will open soon... get your submissions ready!
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Vaccine given during pregnancy could protect babies from an invisible killer
Shots target group B streptococcus, a little-known microbe that can cause stillbirths and life-threatening disease in infants
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, Director of Pan American Health Organization, provides insight into the political, cultural, & financial challenges faced in the quest to eliminate #CervicalCancer. www.sabin.org/resources/no-waiting-…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
On the next Getting to Zero, Dr. Paul Ngwakum, regional health adviser for UNICEF's Eastern and Southern Africa region, discusses some of the best ways to reach kids & families who have missed routine vaccinations. Tune in this Friday at 12 p.m. ET ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkegyNzE2Ds
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
#Cholera can kill someone in a matter of hours if they do not receive prompt medical care. Cases of the disease have nearly doubled in Africa in the last 3 years. Reporting from @npr.org ⤵️ www.npr.org/sections/goats-and-soda…
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An ancient disease makes yet another comeback
Why cholera is striking in Africa. It's a disease that's easy to control with proper treatment. But without medical care, patients can perish quickly.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Vaccines have saved more than 150M lives over the past 50 years — that's 6 lives every minute — at a relatively low cost. Learn how #VaccinesWork and why they remain a critical tool to protect you from dangerous diseases. www.sabin.org/resources/how-vaccine…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Happy birthday to our namesake! 🥳 After developing the oral polio vaccine, Dr. Albert Sabin chose not to patent it in the hopes it could remain affordable and have the widest reach possible. 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Sabin: www.sabin.org/about/our-history/dr-…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
This month in #Ethiopia, a campaign to vaccinate against #measles reached 18.5 million children under the age of 5. ⤵️ www.afro.who.int/cou... More on measles, and why protection from the disease is so essential. ⤵️ bit.ly/4mNzzez
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Ethiopia's Integrated Measles Campaign Reaches 18.5 Million Under-Five Children | WHO | Regional Office for Africa
Ethiopia has successfully completed its 2025 nationwide integrated measles campaign, reaching an impressive 18,570,244 children—99% of the targeted population. The ten-day campaign kicked off on 14 May 2025 across 12 regions, while Somali Region and Addis Ababa City Administration launched on 21 May and 26 May, respectively. The national launch event took place in Bishoftu, Oromia Region, led by the Ministry of Health in close collaboration with partners, community members, and political leaders.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Celebrate 20 years of the rotavirus vaccine at the 15th International Rotavirus Symposium! 📍 Where? Cape Town, South Africa ⏰ When? September 30 – October 2, 2025 More details ⤵ www.eventsforce.net/sabin/frontend/…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
#Malaria is transmitted through the bites from infected Anopheles mosquitoes and can also be spread via blood transfusions or contaminated needles.
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Malaria
Learn about malaria, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention, and get information on malaria vaccines.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Next week! 📣 Our Vaccination Acceptance Research Network hosts "Exploring the Impacts of Climate Change on Vaccination Services and Access." 📆 Thursday, August 28 ⏰ 7:00 a.m. ET 🔗Details & Registration: boostcommunity.org/news/1304266
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Millions of children around the world still miss out on life-saving vaccines. Who are these zero-dose children — and how can we ensure they are reached?
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
#Malaria, if not treated within 24 hours of fever onset, can lead to severe complications or death.  What to know this #WorldMosquitoDay ⤵️ www.sabin.org/our-impact/disease-fo…
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
People in some U.S. states are more likely to be diagnosed with #HPV-related cancers than in others — potentially stemming from a lack of awareness of the true risk of the virus and the availability of a vaccine. Reporting from @Newsweek ⤵️
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Map shows states with most HPV-related cancers as 1 in 3 unaware of link
Case numbers are higher in those states where more people are unaware of HPV or that there is a vaccine that can prevent it.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
A new flu vaccine option allows you to administer a nasal spray to yourself in the comfort of your own home — an exciting new development for doctors, public health experts, and folks who might want to skip an injection. Reporting from @TIME ⤵️
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You Can Now Vaccinate Yourself Against the Flu
You no longer need a doctor to administer FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
“A scientist who is also a human being cannot rest while knowledge which might be used to reduce suffering rests on the shelf.” — Dr. Albert B. Sabin Learn more about our namesake ⤵️
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Dr. Albert B. Sabin
Sabin Vaccine Institute is founded on the legacy and vision of Dr. Albert B. Sabin, a leader in eradicating polio and advocate for vaccine access. Learn more.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
"Developing products into clinical candidates and licensed products requires meticulous coordination with internal teams, development partners, and regulatory agencies. Building and nurturing these relationships can be challenging but fiercely rewarding." 🔗 bit.ly/3U6EnQf
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New R&D President Kelly Warfield: Energized to Drive Vaccine Innovation for Global Health
Discover how Kelly Warfield intends to contribute to the Sabin Vaccine Institute with her extensive experience in research and development.
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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Getting vaccines via... dental floss? 🦷 Researchers say the newly tested technique stimulates the production of antibodies in mucosal surfaces, such as the lining of the nose and lungs. Read more about how your teeth could be the next frontier in immunization ⤵️ news.ncsu.edu/2025/0...
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Why You May Get Future Vaccines Via Dental Floss
Researchers have demonstrated a novel vaccine delivery method, using dental floss to introduce vaccine via the tissue between the teeth and gums.
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