Vaccine

A Novel Approach to Designing Viral Precision Vaccines Applied to SARS-CoV-2

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology This article describes a new approach to design an antiviral precision candidate vaccinating antigen for highly pathogenic viruses through its application to the design of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine antigens. Journal Article

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Development of Prediction Models of COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Lebanese and Syrians in a District of Beirut, Lebanon: A Population-Based Study

medRxiv This working paper illustrates the difference in vaccine uptake between nationalities and develops prediction models among the Syrian and Lebanese that identified differential predictors of COVID-19 vaccine uptake for each population. Working Paper

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Complications Following COVID-19 Infection or Vaccination in Libyan International Medical University Students and Their Families

Alqalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences This article highlights the important associations between SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccination, and possible complications at the Libyan International Medical University in Benghazi. Journal Article

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Evaluating COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Among Parents in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review Examining Attitudes, Hesitancy, and Intentions

Frontiers in Public Health This article assesses parental willingness to vaccinate their children against COVID-19, determines the key factors influencing such intention and attitudes, and underlines the significant concerns and misconceptions regarding the vaccine among parents. Journal Article

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COVID‐19 Herd Immunity in Lebanon: Challenges and Prospects

Public Health Challenges This article aims to elucidate Lebanon’s challenges during the COVID-19 outbreak, and how domestic issues exacerbated the pandemic and impacted herd immunity in the country. Journal Article

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Government Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Good Practices and Lessons for Future Preparedness

Global Health Research and Policy This article summarizes and measures government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in GCC countries using four indices: the Government Response Index, the Stringency Index, the Vaccine Index, and the Initial Response Index. Journal Article

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Indirect Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Routine Childhood Vaccination in Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review to Set the Scope for Future Pandemics

Microorganisms This article aims to identify and evaluate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted routine childhood vaccinations in low-income countries including Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Journal Article

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COVID-19, the AstraZeneca vaccine , & Bell’s Palsy

International Medical Case Reports Journal This article documents two cases of Bell’s palsy, one after contracting COVID-19 infection and the other after administration of the AstraZeneca Vaccine. Journal Article

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Durability of COVID-19 Humoral Immunity Post Infection and Different SARS-COV-2 Vaccines

Journal of Infection and Public Health This article aims to evaluate the longitudinal measurement of SARS-CoV-2 IgG spike protein antibodies in healthcare workers after COVID-19 infection and after receiving the first and second vaccine doses. Journal Article

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Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Uptake Among African Immigrants: Lessons from a Community-Based Outreach Program

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities This article reflects on a program aiming to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake among African immigrants in Philadelphia including among migrants from Mauritania. Journal Article

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