COVID-19: VACCINES 101
Vaccines have been foundational to modern public health. In the 20th Century, they took many years to develop, but scientific advances has accelerated the development and approval of vaccines for COVID-19 in a little under a year. This has been a singular scientific achievement. However, most of us are unfamiliar with how vaccines are developed and how they work to protect us from harmful diseases. This module aims to help individuals make informed decisions about the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Spanning multiple campuses, Bouvé’s interprofessional classroom approaches mirror today’s collaborative reality in health care and research. Simulation exercises prepare students for real-life crises, while state-of-the-art laboratories foster high-impact research where even first-year students participate. Lectures and theories come alive and are honed through unrivaled co-ops and clinicals in Boston, the hub of health innovation, or through placements around the globe.