Historically, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children aged <5 years have suffered from invasive H. influenzae type b (Hib) disease at rates at least 5 times higher than the
Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention
Associated Location(s): Fort Defiance, AZGallup, NMShiprock, NMTuba City, AZWhiteriver, AZ
In partnership with the Navajo Nation and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, we are conducting a study to assess whether Vaxelis, a hexavalent combination vaccine, provides a similar protective antibody
Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention
Associated Location(s): Chinle, AZFort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NMWhite Mountain ApacheWhiteriver, AZ
We are currently conducting a study to assess whether a new product, called Nirsevimab, protects infants against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (or RSV). This new product is similar to a product
Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention
Associated Location(s): Fort Defiance, AZGallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NM
Respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) is a common virus (germ) that causes respiratory illnesses like bronchiolitis and pneumonia. RSV infections generally occur during the fall, winter, and spring, and nearly
Focus Area: Infectious Disease Prevention
Associated Location(s): Chinle, AZTuba City, AZWhiteriver, AZ
COVID-19 disease is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a new virus that emerged in late 2019 and caused a global pandemic. For most people, infection results
Focus Area: COVID-19 Response & PreventionInfectious Disease Prevention
Associated Location(s): Gallup, NMNavajo NationShiprock, NM