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*Two important One Health related “Vaccine” reminders…   The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) - 2014 Annual Conference on Vaccine Research (ACVR) - April 28-30, 2014 – Posted on One Health Initiative website NEWS page Saturday, November 16, 2013 *The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) welcomes abstract submissions for oral or poster presentation at the 2014 Annual Conference on Vaccine Research (ACVR), scheduled for April 28-30, 2014 in Bethesda, MD COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, American Pharmacists Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Center for Vaccine Development, University of Maryland, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Edward Jenner Society, Emory Vaccine Center, FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (FDA), Fondation Merieux, International Alliance for Biological Standardization, International Vaccine Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH), One Health Initiative, Sabin Vaccine Institute, Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, University of Texas, Sealy Center for Vaccine Development, USDA Agricultural Research Service The 2 ½ day conference provides a forum for high-quality, current reports of scientific progress and best practices, and brings together the diverse disciplines involved in the research and development of vaccines and associated technologies for disease control through immunization. Join international scientists and researchers, healthcare professionals and trainees, veterinarians, vaccine manufacturers, and public health officials at this exciting conference designed to encourage the exchange of ideas across a broad range of disciplines. Additionally, NFID invites individuals in the early stages of their career in any field of vaccinology to apply for the Maurice R. Hilleman Early-Stage Career Investigator Award which includes $10,000 to support future research.  Visit the online abstract submission site now Alison C. Mawle, PhD Conference Co-Chair Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Gregory A. Poland, MD Conference Co-Chair Edward Jenner Society Mayo Clinic and Foundation Susan J. Rehm, MD Conference Co-Chair NFID, Medical Director The Cleveland Clinic Foundation     Important Reminder: Posted Wednesday, October 09, 2013 on One Health Initiative website: A potential large scale “One Health in Action” ... another dynamic case for implementing One Health! - Saturday, Posted One Health Initiative website NEWS page October 19, 2013 Important Reminder: Posted Wednesday, October 09, 2013 on One Health Initiative website NEWS page: A potential large scale “One Health in Action” ... another dynamic case for implementing One Health!   *Vaccines against diseases transmitted from animals to humans: A one health paradigm “This review focuses on the immunization of animals as a means of preventing human diseases (zoonoses). …” In simple terms, the idea is to develop vaccines that protect domestic animals and wildlife thereby establishing effective barriers against human infections.  Developing animal vaccines are less expensive and are less strictly regulated than are those for humans.  Hopefully a common sense One Health approach can go forward. http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/publications/ThomasP.Monath,MDSept2013OneHealthVaccineArticle.pdf