Vaccines

Use of Vaccines in Finfish Aquaculture

Roy P. E. Yanong

Livestock Vaccines: Principles, Types, and Important Factors to Consider

Juan M. Campos Krauer and João H. J. Bittar

This publication presents information on the basic mechanisms and types of livestock vaccines available, as well as a few best practices for vaccine management. This information can help improve your herd health and success in your next herd vaccination. Written by Juan M. Campos Krauer and João H. J. Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, January 2024.

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.

Protecting Florida Horses through Vaccination

Sally DeNotta

Routine vaccination is a critical component of developing a preventative health program for horses. This publication discusses infectious diseases that can be prevented through vaccination and answers questions about equine vaccination. Written by Sally DeNotta, and published by the UF/IFAS Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, January 2023.

Adult Vaccine Confidence and Disparities in Florida

Kathryn A. Stofer, Alissa V. Katsaras, Skye Dougan, and LaToya O’Neal

This first document in the Adult Vaccination in Florida series provides an overview of expert medical perspectives towards recommended vaccinations for adults in Florida as well as areas of recognized disparities. Written by Kathryn A. Stofer, Alissa V. Katsaras, Skye Dougan, and LaToya O’Neal, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 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.

One Health Center graduate students tackle “wicked problems” in their final essay

One Health Center of Excellence

At the end of a semester learning about Systems Thinking in One Health, the graduate students of the One Health Center applied their newly learned skills to analyze and suggest solutions to some of the “wicked problems” faced by humanity. The students chose one general topic such as vaccines and the future, anti-microbial resistance, Big […]

Guest Blog: My Tangle with the Delta Variant of COVID-19

One Health Center of Excellence

As the Zoonotic Diseases Coordinator for the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, I am required to remain abreast of emerging zoonotic diseases worldwide. The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus responsible for causing COVID-19, happens to be one of those diseases. My Experience with COVID I first became aware of the […]

Communicating about Vaccines

Tom Obreza

On the COVID-19 front, lately it’s been a battle between good news and bad news. Bad news: Virus spread is worse than ever, with several variant strains of the virus going around that are especially contagious. More than 400,000 people have died in the U.S. so far; last week, the CDC predicted there could be […]