Program Directory

Haemophilus influenzae carriage among southwestern American Indian children

Haemophilus influenzae is a type of germ (bacteria) that frequently lives in the back of the nose and throat. This is a …

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated location(s): Navajo Nation>Chinle, AZ Navajo Nation>Fort Defiance, AZ Navajo Nation>Gallup, NM Navajo Nation>Shiprock, NM White Mountain Apache>Whiteriver, AZ

Haemophilus influenzae Rapid Response investigation (HiRRI)

Historically, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children aged <5 years have suffered from invasive H. influen…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated location(s): Navajo Nation>Fort Defiance, AZ Navajo Nation>Gallup, NM Navajo Nation>Shiprock, NM Navajo Nation>Tuba City, AZ White Mountain Apache>Whiteriver, AZ

Hib Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

Haemophilus influenzae is an important bacterial pathogen that can cause a broad spectrum of disease ranging from conjun…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Home Environmental Assessment and Remediation (HEART)

Home environmental issues such as indoor air pollution, poor water quality, and household hazards are risk factors for i…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention Land and Water

Associated location(s): White Mountain Apache>Whiteriver, AZ

Impact of Prevnar-13 on pneumococcal carriage and disease among Native American communities

Impact of Prevnar-13 on pneumococcal carriage and disease among Native American communities Navajo and White Mountain A…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated location(s): Navajo Nation>Chinle, AZ Navajo Nation>Fort Defiance, AZ Navajo Nation>Gallup, NM Navajo Nation>Shiprock, NM White Mountain Apache>Whiteriver, AZ

Impact of RSV Prevention on Prevalence of Asthma

Study Background We conducted the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention Phase II study to help us better u…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated location(s): Navajo Nation>Chinle, AZ Navajo Nation>Fort Defiance, AZ Navajo Nation>Gallup, NM Navajo Nation>Shiprock, NM Navajo Nation>Tuba City, AZ White Mountain Apache>Whiteriver, AZ

Indigenous Stories of Strength

Indigenous Stories of Strength is a collaborative project that aims to feature the leadership and resilience of American…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Infant RSV Prevention Study (MELODY)

We are currently conducting a study to assess whether a new product, called Nirsevimab, protects infants against Respira…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated location(s): Navajo Nation>Fort Defiance, AZ Navajo Nation>Gallup, NM Navajo Nation>Shiprock, NM

Maternal RSV Vaccination (m301)

Respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) is a common virus that causes respiratory illness. In infants, especially those les…

Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention

Associated location(s): Navajo Nation>Fort Defiance, AZ Navajo Nation>Gallup, NM

Our Smallest Warriors, Our Strongest Medicine: Honoring Our Teachings during COVID-19

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Focus area(s): Infectious Disease Prevention