The team from the Institute of Immunoprophylaxis, Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control published an experimental study entitled “Evaluation of the preservation effect of a transfer medium for Streptococcus pneumoniae” in China Public Health (Vol. 28, No. 10, October 2022). The study evaluated the preservation effect of a transfer medium, skim milk tryptone glucose glycerol (STGG), on Streptococcus pneumoniae, and revealed that STGG medium was more effective than THY freezing solution, and -80°C was more favorable for the preservation of Streptococcus pneumoniae in STGG medium.
From both sides of the needle: Understanding effective interventions for facilitating non-national immunization program vaccine decision making in China
This study was conducted by Professor Xiaohua Ying and his team from Fudan University and published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics. This study aims to explore the complexity of decision-making for non-National Immunization Program (non-NIP) vaccines (voluntary and self-paid) in China, and how effective communication between healthcare providers and recipients can promote vaccine uptake. The research integrates perspectives from both providers and recipients to identify strategies that facilitate vaccination and analyze their underlying mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of multi-stakeholder collaboration and sustained motivation in vaccination decision-making.
