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Vaccines

Therapeutic preparation containing an antigen, i.e. a virus or a segment of a virus or a toxin generated by bacteria, that may have been attenuated, inactivated or killed and which is able to trigger the immune response and generate immunity in an organism.

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Diet and Chronic Inflammation

Daniela Rivero-Mendoza and Wendy Dahl

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Nutrition and Food Systems

Common Vaccine Myths

Kelley Lobean McKinley, Meghan A. Berryman, Melissa K. Jones, and Jennifer C. Drew

In this publication, five of the most common vaccine myths are discussed and dispelled. Written by Kelley Lobean McKinley, Meghan A. Berryman, Melissa K. Jones, and Jennifer C. Drew, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, March 2022.

Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer and Why 45 Is the New 50 When It Comes to Screening

Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. Elliott

This article is for adults at average risk of getting colorectal cancer. This article is meant to help readers understand primary prevention and risk reduction approaches. Written by Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. Elliott, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2023.

Preventing Colorectal Cancer: A Detailed Guide to Screening Methods and Accessing Screening in Florida

Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, Jennifer Woodard, Samara Purvis, LaTrina Massey, and Wendy Wood

This is the second installment in the colorectal cancer prevention series. This article is intended for adults who fall within the recommended age range (45 to 75 years old) for colorectal cancer screening. This article aims to provide up-to-date information about several approved options available for colorectal cancer screening. Written by Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, Jennifer Woodard, Samara Purvis, LaTrina Massey, and Wendy Wood, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2024.

What is a vaccine?

Melissa K. Jones, Meghan A. Berryman, Kelley Lobean McKinley, and Jennifer C. Drew

This publication discusses the purpose of a vaccine, clarifies a few important definitions, and describes the types of vaccines currently available. Written by Melissa K. Jones, Meghan A. Berryman, Kelley Lobean McKinley, and Jennifer C. Drew, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, May 2022.

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Lily Tucciarone, Sara Murphy, and Wendy J. Dahl

This publication addresses the characteristics, health and nutrition implications, and medical nutrition therapy recommendations for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Written by Lily Tucciarone, Sara Murphy, and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, December 2022.