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We spoke to mRNA researcher and Nobel Prize winner Prof. Katalin Karikó Katalin Kariko She talked about how mRNA technology can be used for future therapeutics and the importance to make the society also understand and accept it.

Don’t delay! The 2025 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest deadline of 2/6 is in two weeks! Students in grades 6-12 in the U.S. and Canada are eligible. Visit HILLEMANFILM.COM to find the writing prompt and get details about this year’s contest and prizes!

Check out the recent Parents PACK article, “Getting Accurate Information in an Age of Misinformation.” The article offers tips for finding accurate online info along with a vetted list of groups that provide reliable vaccine-related information: tinyurl.com/4cdyeb5v.

It’s #VaxFactsFriday! Which of these is true about Dr. Hilleman? A. He did not use computers B. He taught physics to his classmates in high school C. He played the violin E. All of these Visit tinyurl.com/ysyhurfj for the answer!

It’s #HPVPreventionWeek! Hosted by AMWA Doctors & GIAHC, activities include webinars, events & more to promote awareness about HPV and HPV-related diseases. Check out the full schedule for more details: giahc.org/us-vs-hpv/. #USvsHPV

The 2025 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest is open until February 6th! Student winners will get cash prizes. Teachers get prizes too, including a free 1-year membership to NABT ! See who’s eligible, review the rules & get the application at HILLEMANFILM.COM.

Check out the Polio Survivors Serving Others newsletter article, “Polio Vaccines: Oral versus Inactivated,” by Charlotte A. Moser, Co-Director of the VEC Children's Hospital. Learn about the history and the pros and cons of each vaccine and more: tinyurl.com/4kb8h2my.

The 2025 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest closes in one week! Essays are due by 2/6/25.Winners will each receive a cash prize & more! Get contest details and application at HillemanFilm.com.

It’s #VaxFactsFriday! Which of the following is not a reason why males should receive the #HPV vaccine? A. To prevent head and neck cancer B. To prevent genital warts C. To decrease HPV transmission D. To prevent gonorrhea Visit tinyurl.com/yeydtkzh for the answer!

It’s National #NewsLiteracyWeek! The The News Literacy Project observance is designed to help educators support students as they evaluate information. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3p62dwdx. The VEC at CHOP also offers free resources that can help. Visit tinyurl.com/3jn6uxtu.

Reminder! The 2025 MRH Essay Contest is closing soon. Deadline for entry is this Thursday, 2/6! Be sure students who want to enter complete their submissions in time. Get entry form & details: HILLEMANFILM.COM.

The 2025 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest closes TOMORROW, February 6th! Student winners will get cash prizes. Teachers get prizes too, including a free 1-year membership to NABT. See who’s eligible, review the rules, & get the application at HILLEMANFILM.COM.

Ever wondered why we demand such high standards for vaccines (as we should) but accept so much less for supplements? Talk about a double standard.

TODAY is the deadline for entering the 2025 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest! Students must submit entries by midnight ET. Winners will receive a cash prize and more. Get application & details: HillemanFilm.com.

It’s #VaxFactsFriday! Fill in the blank: The virus used to make the mumps vaccine was isolated from vaccine developer Dr. Maurice Hilleman’s ______. A. Daughter B. Granddaughter C. Niece D. Goddaughter Visit tinyurl.com/msmmrwau for the answer!

We’re excited to share our new video, “Behind the Scenes: A Tour of Penn’s Institute for RNA Innovation.” Join us for a look at how the The Drew Weissman Lab is testing mRNA for potential therapies & vaccines. Thank you to Ted Kreider for hosting the tour: tinyurl.com/3xc8ty5e.

Check out this blog post from Science Buddies highlighting dozens of Black scientists, including chemists, astronauts, physicists, biologists, engineers, physicians and more: tinyurl.com/2p9szdbe. #BlackHistoryMonth

Check out the recent video from the VEC's series, “Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News,” with Paul Offit. In this month’s video, Dr. Offit provides a multigenerational perspective on infectious diseases & the view of vaccines. Watch now: tinyurl.com/mt8rxx49.

It’s #VaxFactsFriday! Which president contracted #smallpox a short time before delivering a famous speech? A. George Washington B. Abraham Lincoln C. Grover Cleveland D. Thomas Jefferson Visit tinyurl.com/5br78a74 for the answer!