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To prevent serious, sometimes deadly, diseases, National Immunization Awareness Month encourages the public to stay up-to-date on the vaccines recommended for their age group.

In support of this critical public health initiative, some of our journal editors invite you to explore a collection of articles highlighting the important topic of vaccines.

“Two Birds With One Stone: Estimating Population Vaccination Coverage from a Test-Negative Vaccine Effectiveness Case-Control Study” by Margaret K. Doll, et al. from Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID)

“Human Papillomavirus Prevalence in Unvaccinated Heterosexual Men After a National Female Vaccination Program” by Dorothy A. Machalek, et al. from The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID)

“Vaccine Rejection and Hesitancy: A Review and Call to Action” by Tara C. Smith, PhD from Open Forum Infectious Diseases (OFID)

“Immunogenicity and Safety of an Inactivated Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine in US Children 6–35 Months of Age During 2013–2014: Results From A Phase II Randomized Trial” by Long Wang, et al. from Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS)

According to the CDC, one in seven people with HIV do not know they have it. To help raise awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment, the editors of CID, JID, OFID and JPIDS have selected several articles to help support National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) on 27 June and its mission to “Test Your Way. Do It Today”.

“The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Continuum of Care in European Union Countries in 2013: Data and Challenges” by Annabelle Gourlay, et al. from Clinical Infectious Diseases (CID)

“Rapid Decline in HIV Incidence Among Persons Who Inject Drugs During a Fast-Track Combination Prevention Program After an HIV Outbreak in Athens” by Vana Sypsa, et al. from The Journal of Infectious Diseases (JID)

“Impact of an Electronic Medical Record-Based System to Promote Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Hepatitis C Virus Screening in Public Hospital Primary Care Clinics” by Matthew R. Golden, et al. from Open Forum Infectious Diseases (OFID)

“Patterns of Growth, Body Composition, and Lipid Profiles in a South African Cohort of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected and Uninfected Children: A Cross-Sectional Study” by Sarah M. Ramteke, et al. from Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS)

In observance of National Infant Immunization Week, the editor of the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS) has compiled a reading list that explores the critically important topic of immunizations.

“Evaluation of a Live-Attenuated Human Parainfluenza Type 1 Vaccine in Adults and Children” by Ruth A. Karron, Jocelyn San Mateo, Bhagvanji Thumar, et. al

“Immunogenicity of a Booster Dose of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Previously Immunized HIV-Infected Children and Youth” by Meredith G. Warshaw, George K. Siberry, Paige Williams, et. al

“Sustained High Effectiveness of RotaTeq on Hospitalizations Attributable to Rotavirus-Associated Gastroenteritis During 4 Years in Finland” by Maria Hemming-Harlo, Timo Vesikari, Matti Uhari, et. al