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To trial or not to trial: Veteran vaccine advisers say vaccine clinical trials alone don't tell whole story

Two nationally recognized scientists with decades of experience advising U.S. vaccine policy argue that it is a mistake to exclude well-designed observational studies in determining how well vaccines work on a year-to-year basis.

Building a better vaccine: Study IDs expanded, role of flu antibodies in preventing transmission

Findings suggest future vaccines use natural antibodies to target both infection and spread

Today’s influenza vaccines primarily prevent infection in individuals, but new research led by the University of Michigan and the Institut Pasteur suggests that incorporating antibodies generated after infection could lead to more powerful vaccines by also reducing person-to-person transmission.

U-M expert can comment: ACIP shifts away from universal hepatitis B vaccination for newborns

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to end universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth. U-M health policy expert Anand Parekh weighs in on the recommendation change.

It Happened at U-M: Researchers helped create the first flu vaccine

In the early 1940s, researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health played a critical role in developing and testing the first flu vaccine.

Back to school: University of Michigan experts can discuss a range of topics

University of Michigan experts are available to discuss key back-to-school topics including AI in classrooms, teacher recruitment and retention, student mental health, school safety, nutrition security, concussions, and pandemic learning loss.

On the Heights: July 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.