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The Vaccine Centre (VaC) is a collaborative partnership of over 100 scientists hosted by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine that aims to improve human and animal health through vaccination. http://bit.ly/VaCHomepage

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LSHTM Vaccine Centre @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social · Mar 13

👋 Welcome to the official Bluesky account of the LSHTM Vaccine Centre! 🌍💉🔬

We are a collaborative partnership of over 100 scientists hosted by @lshtm.bsky.social aiming improve human and animal health through vaccination.

Follow us for updates on our latest research, events, and initiatives.

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Global Health Economics Centre @lshtm-gheco.bsky.social · 9d

🗞️ Recent #healtheconomics paper from Kaja Abbas and colleagues based in Tunisia finds which vaccine is most cost-effective for protecting against HPV in Tunisia

Read their #costeffectiveness analysis & its implications for government policy 🔽
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Potential health impact and cost-effectiveness of human papillomavirus vaccination in Tunisia: A comparative modeling study

Cervical cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers affecting women especially in low- and middle income countries and is caused by persistent infect…

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 9d

Maps suggest India could bear biggest impact from mosquito-borne #chikungunya🌏

Hyolim Kang & Kaja Abbas discuss most comprehensive mapping of global risk of chikungunya, suggests as infections spread 12 million people in #India could be at risk.

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 10d

October is UK #BlackHistoryMonth

We're celebrating our diverse #GlobalHealth community, Aji explains how LSHTM's Diversity Leadership Programme helped her to recognise the value of her heritage & experiences in her #PublicHealth role.

#BHM2025 #StandingFirmInPowerAndPride

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STIRIG @stirig-lshtm.bsky.social · 23d

Save the date for our next STIRIG webinar:

Understanding the costs and benefits of the HPV vaccination in South Africa

🗓️Thur 2nd Oct
🕥1-2pm UK time
👤Prof Edina Sinanovic

Further details 👇

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

#HPV #cervicalcancer #vaccines

Understanding the costs and benefits of the HPV vaccination in South Africa |

In this talk, I will discuss my research on the cost-effectiveness of HPV vaccination and the development of the economic model for this intervention. This work provided one of the tools that assisted

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 23d

Health #misinformation on social media could lead to ‘sicker UK’

In the Independent Liam Smeeth & Adam Kucharski warn false & misleading health information on social media, apps & AI tools risks generation unsure where to turn for trustworthy health advice.

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Health misinformation on social media could lead to a ‘sicker UK’, experts warn

Experts at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine are calling for universities, health organisations, charities to join a new network aimed at fighting misinformation

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 25d

Rise of dangerous health information in UK risks 'lost generation'

LSHTM experts warn false or misleading health information on social media, apps, & AI tools risks "reversing decades of progress", call for new network to fight back.

@lshtmcepr.bsky.social

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Sep 8

Missed out on a ticket for LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED?

Our event is proving so popular we’ve released EXTRA online tickets so more people can learn how to fight dangerous health #misinformation!

Get your ticket👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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LSHTM Vaccine Centre @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social · Sep 1

One year after the introduction of the #RSV #vaccine in the #UK, the @lshtm.bsky.social Vaccine Centre Co-Director Ed Parker reflects on the programme's success and the power of vaccines to protect us from harm.💉🫶

Read more👉 bit.ly/4mIsD32

#PublicHealth #Vaccines

One year on, we are seeing the protective power of widespread RSV vaccination |

One year on, we are seeing the protective power of widespread RSV vaccination | LSHTM

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Maternal, Adolescent, Reproductive & Child Health Centre, LSHTM @lshtm-march.bsky.social · Aug 21

💉We spoke with Mukhtar Aji, a PhD student at @lshtm.bsky.social specialising in childhood #vaccine coverage in crisis-affected settings.

Mukhtar reflects on his experiences, his hobbies and advice he would give to prospective #PhD students.

Read the full interview👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Aug 11

Expert Comment: Chikungunya outbreak in China

LSHTM's @eideyliu.bsky.social says continued vigilance of the mosquito-borne virus is key.

👉https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/2025/expert-comment-chikungunya-outbreak-china

LSHTM Assistant Professor Yang Liu quote card: What this episode highlights is the manifestation of a known risk, and the importance of maintaining vigilance.

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Global Health Economics Centre @lshtm-gheco.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌍 ICYMI: as next-generation #flu vaccines are being developed, new #healtheconomics research shows that tiered, lower pricing will key to making them accessible to LMICs

Read more 🔽
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Aug 4

Cases of most infectious disease keep climbing in UK with 2 major areas most at risk

In The Daily Mail, @benk-d.bsky.social discusses tackling low #MMR uptake as North West & London report highest #measles cases & Hackney lowest coverage by a local authority.

www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

Cases of the world's most infectious disease keep climbing in the UK

British health chiefs already sounded the alarm over a spike in cases earlier this year; last year saw the highest number of infections recorded annually since 2012.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Aug 6

👋Distance learning applications closing soon!

Our specialised #DistanceLearning programmes enable you to study towards a world-class qualification at your own pace, around your work and personal commitments.

Apply by 23 Sept 2025 👉
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...

Graphic showing a woman in a library typing at a laptop with text reading: PG Cert, PG Dip, MSc: Study online via distance learning

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LSHTM Vaccine Centre @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social · Aug 5

📢New NIHR-funded PhD Studentship @lshtm.bsky.social

The project will investigate the optimal methods for estimating #vaccine effectiveness as a function of time since administration & understand host factors that influence waning effectiveness.

✍️Apply by 31 August

👉 bit.ly/3J3YSKR

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 22

Find out more about LSHTM research, events and people by following our centres, projects & groups 👇

Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏

#PublicHealth

go.bsky.app/4FczAGW

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 23

👋Don't miss LSHTM research funding opportunities!

We have 2 new PhD #studentships for home fee students as part of @nihr.bsky.social Health Protection Research Units for #Vaccines & Immunisation, & #InfectiousDisease modelling.

Find out more & apply 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 25

🗣️Health Misinformation UNPACKED- FULL PROGRAMME:

Discover who'll be speaking at our flagship event on health #misinformation 15 Sept 2025. Join us to hear about concepts, challenges & potential solutions.

Details/book your ticket👇

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢#Measles update: Hackney records highest number of measles cases of any local authority since January

Call for parents & carers to ensure children get 2 doses of #MMR to prevent spread amid low vaccine uptake.

More from our experts #LSHTMunpacked

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 17

#Measles: Why is it spreading & what can we do about it?

In this episode of the #LSHTMViral podcast, Liam Smeeth & Heidi Larson discuss the dangers of measles, global trust in vaccines, misinformation & how to tackle falling #vaccine coverage.

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Child dies in Liverpool after contracting measles

Ben Kasstan-Dabush & Beate Kampmann discuss the threat of #measles, risks of low vaccine uptake & why two doses of the #MMR vaccine is vital to protect children & communities across the UK. #PublicHealth

👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

“Measles is extremely contagious, but can be prevented by receiving two MMR vaccine.” Assistant Professor, LSHTM

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Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre, LSHTM @lshtm-crises.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hello Bluesky 👋

We're the Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre at @lshtm.bsky.social, a network of more than 200 researchers working on 100+ projects around the world to improve the health of people affected by #humanitarian crises 🚑⛑

Follow us for updates on our research, events, blogs & more!

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LSHTM Vaccine Centre @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social · Jul 15

📢 Your opportunity to get creative & support efforts to ensure mothers and babies are protected.🤰👶

Submit your ideas, tell your story & win a prize! 🏆
#Vaccines #Pregnancy.

👉 bit.ly/4nPEgWE

@kingstonuniversity.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @citystgeorges.bsky.social @simaberendes.bsky.social

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LSHTM Vaccine Centre @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social · Jul 15

🖊️🗓️Mark you diaries and join us for our next webinar!

Prof Grant Mackenzie @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social will be sharing initial findings from a large-scale trial studying #pneumococcal #vaccine schedules in The Gambia 🇬🇲💉.

🔗 bit.ly/4lPMGeN

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 14

📢#Measles update: NW England

Call for parents & carers to ensure children get 2 doses of #MMR vaccine following death of child at Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool & low of vaccine uptake in region.

More from our experts #LSHTMunpacked👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · Jul 11

🗣️NEW SPEAKER!

Jane Kirby will be speaking at LSHTM’s Health Misinformation UNPACKED, 15 September 2025, London/online. @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...

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