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New CEAL infographic explains the science behind COVID-19 vaccines |
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CEAL’s new infographic “Journey to COVID-19 Vaccines” offers a brief history of the research that went into developing the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. These safe and effective vaccines were ready in record time because years of research happened long before the pandemic. Download the infographic to learn more about the development process.
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CEAL resource answers questions, dispels myths
Now that Moderna’s mRNA vaccine has received full FDA-approval, CEAL’s “5 Questions (and Answers) About mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines” fact sheet has been updated and is ready for you to share with your communities. It answers questions such as whether an mRNA vaccine causes COVID-19 (it doesn’t!). It also briefly explains in plain language how the vaccines work.
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CDC study shows mothers’ vaccination helps protect newborns
New CDC research adds to the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations for women who are pregnant. Infants of mothers who received the two-dose primary vaccination series of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy were about 60% less likely to get seriously sick with COVID-19 and require hospitalization. Find the infographic and study at CDC.
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CEAL Spotlight: “Integrating Interpreters into the Clinical Research Team”
The Massachusetts CEAL team has a new training program to teach interpreters about clinical trials and to work on behalf of patients in the informed consent process. The goal is to have more study participants who represent the diversity of the surrounding communities.
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New CEAL Scientific Pathway team member: Dr. Amaran Moodley
Amaran Moodley, M.D., an infectious disease specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, has joined the CEAL Scientific Pathway, which features diverse scientific and community leaders who have played an important role in addressing COVID-19. Dr. Moodley encourages vaccinating children. “Based on the safety and efficacy demonstrated in the pediatric clinical trials, I felt comfortable vaccinating my children, and I understood the impact that vaccinating all children could have on slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our communities," said Moodley.
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CEAL supports storytelling project to help combat medical mistrust
With support from the Massachusetts CEAL team and others, the community group Everyday Boston has created the “More Than a Vaccine” project. Its goal is to better understand the roots of medical distrust in communities of color and find community-driven solutions. The project brings together health care providers and community members for facilitating restorative justice circles and collecting stories.
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NIH seeks comments on strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
NIH invites comments and suggestions on its 2022–2026 Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Review the Request for Information to learn how to comment on objectives, which include advancing DEIA through research. Responses must be received by April 3, 2022.
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Events and Key Conversations
CEAL events promote community engagement, inclusion in research, and COVID-19 vaccines. These key conversations, including town halls and panel discussions, can also be found on our Events page.
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ICYMI: Past Events and Key Conversations |
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Wellness Wednesdays
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Wellness Wednesdays, hosted by the Tennessee CEAL (TN CEAL) research team, features Dr. Katherine Y. Brown interviewing community members and providing information about COVID-19, including clinical trials, vaccine events, and more. Follow the TN CEAL research team on social media for updates and access to live events.
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