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Safeguarding health for animals and people
Felicia Divito with an iPad at New Bolton Center.

Felicia Divito, New Bolton Center’s biosecurity administrative coordinator, remotely operates Tru-D, the center’s UV-C-emitting robot.

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Safeguarding health for animals and people

Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center’s Infection Prevention and Biosecurity Programs are focusing on infection prevention, control measures, and biosecurity strategies to protect the animals, people, and communities served by its hospitals and facilities. 

From Penn Vet

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Electronic medical records help save lives of HIV patients
Health care worker in mask stands at tablet with electronic medical record system.

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Electronic medical records help save lives of HIV patients

Wharton’s Leandro “Leo” Pongeluppe and colleagues found that HIV clinics in Malawi that switched from paper to electronic medical records saw an estimated 28% reduction in deaths in five years.

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Rabies resurgence in Peru highlights global threats of health inequity
An ambulance in Peru.

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Rabies resurgence in Peru highlights global threats of health inequity

A Penn Medicine analysis shows that surveillance of dog rabies in Arequipa, Peru, is lacking in areas with lower socioeconomic status and could spell problems for infectious disease worldwide.

Frank Otto

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On collaborating with Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall is seen from a front-facing view.

Jane Goodall, the internationally renowned primate researcher, died at age 91.

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On collaborating with Jane Goodall

Penn virologist Beatrice Hahn recalls her research partnership with Jane Goodall and their work to uncover the origins of HIV.

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Second infection in kids doubles long COVID risk
A young child at a window wearing a mask due to COVID.

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Second infection in kids doubles long COVID risk

Pediatric data shows that the increase in long COVID risk is also accompanied by the increased chance of developing a number of other related conditions, according to new research at Penn Medicine.

Frank Otto

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Prevention, protection, and trust for children’s health
Jennifer N. Carter checks in an Amish patient carrying a child at the Lancaster clinic.

Jennifer N. Carter, a registered nurse at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, checks paperwork and discusses vaccination with patients.

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Prevention, protection, and trust for children’s health

In Lancaster County, ChildProtect community clinics have provided free vaccines against preventable diseases for 30 years—with an added dose of trust.

From Penn Medicine News

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Future mRNA vaccines may prevent food and seasonal allergies
A table of common food allergens including shellfish, peanuts, legumes, eggs, and milk.

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Future mRNA vaccines may prevent food and seasonal allergies

Early research from Penn Medicine finds a new mRNA vaccine stops allergens from causing immune reactions and life-threatening inflammation, with promise for future treatment for a variety of seasonal and food allergies.

Alex Gardner

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What are the best ways to debunk COVID vaccine misinformation?

What are the best ways to debunk COVID vaccine misinformation?

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have tested types of messages that debunked vaccine misinformation with people considering getting vaccinated or boosted.

Eric Horvath

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Tips on avoiding tiny ticks
Tick crawling up person's pant leg.

Penn Medicine’s Sharon Tsay explains how to avoid ticks, what to do if bitten, and how to recognize the early symptoms of tick-borne illnesses.

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Tips on avoiding tiny ticks

Sharon Tsay of the Perelman School of Medicine offers advice for enjoying late-summer tick-free outdoor fun.

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