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January 2024

January 2024

Date Story Topic  
1/5 Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics) comments on the R21 malaria vaccine recommendation.

PBS NEWS HOUR

1/4 Wilbur Chen, MD, MS, (Medicine) discusses a first-of-its-kind flu study with several local news outlets.

WMAR

WJZ

Baltimore-Banner

WTOP

NBC4 Washington DC

WYPR

Fox 45 WBFF logo

Fox 5

WTOP

December 2023

December 2023

Date Story Topic
12/15 James Campbell, MD, MS, (Pediatrics) is interviewed by multiple outlets about getting vaccinated ahead of the holidays.

WBAL

Maryland Matters

12/11 Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics) addresses false claims around Moderna vaccine causing cancer. Lead Stories
12/5 Kathleen Neuzil, MD, (Medicine) discusses potential for an mRNA vaccine.  STAT Logo
12/1 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH, (Pediatrics) explains the benefits and potential risks of getting the COVID and flu vaccine at the same time. Fox 45 WBFF logo

November 2023

November 2023

Date Story Topic
11/24

CVD's James Campbell, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses the shortage of RSV vaccines.

Healio

11/17

CVD's James Campbell, MD, (Pediatrics) discusses rise in RSV in hospital pediatric units and shortage of new vaccine.

Associated Press

October 2023

 

Date Story Topic
10/24

CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) provides information on first malaria vaccine's effects on childhood mortality. 

10/17

CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) discusses CDC recommendations regarding needle lengths for older patients. 

10/11

CVD’s Kirsten Lyke, MD, (Medicine) provides information on the latest COVID booster shots and whether any offer advantages over the others.

TIME

Scientific-American

10/1 CVD's Wilbur Chen, MD, (Medicine) discusses a parasite found in Baltimore-area water and actions consumers should take. WBAL
Baltimore Sun

September 2023

 

Date Story Topic
9/29 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) provides information regarding malaria vaccine WHO endorsement.

9/25 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) discusses conspiracy theories about FEMA’s Oct. 4 emergency alert test.

9/15 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) provides information on new round of COVID boosters approved amid rising cases

9/14 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) confirms that a new study doesn’t show Pfizer’s COVID vaccine causes ‘VAIDS’

9/12

CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) discusses new COVID-19 vaccines, who should get a shot, and when.

9/11 CVD's Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH (Pediatrics) provides information on FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines
9/7 CVD's Wilbur Chen, MD, MS (Medicine) discusses Covid boosters for fall with flu and RSV vaccine

August 2023

 

Date Story Topic
8/16 CVD's Miriam Laufer, MD, (Pediatrics), discusses locally acquired malaria cases in Maryland. Fox 45 WBFF logo

July 2023

 

Date Story Topic
7/14

CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry comments on the malaria monitoring in Florida.

7/8

CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry comments on why a malaria vaccine is not available in the United States.

June 2023

 

Date Story Topic
6/30

CVD's Dr. Miriam Laufer comments on locally acquired cases of malaria in Florida and Texas.

WBAL
6/28

CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry comments on the cases of malaria appearing in Florida and Texas.

Reuters
6/28

CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry comments on malaria cases locally acquired in Florida and Texas.

WKNX (Los Angeles)

May 2023

 

Date Story Topic
5/15 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick explains to AAAS' SciLine that while the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended, it's still important to remain vigilant about future variants.  AAAS
5/10 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick discusses the end of COVID emergency declaration and what that means for patients. WebMD
5/5 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the end of the COVID-19 health emergency. Scripps
5/4 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick explains that while the COVID-19 public health emergency officially ends this month, it is still important to monitor future variants and potential surges.  SciLine

April 2023

 

Date Topic Story
4/19 CVD's Dr. Karen Kotloff provides an update on the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, as well as the status of research into Shigella, malaria, and influenza. Montgomery Community Media
4/18 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the availability of a second COVID-19 bivalent booster for immunocompromised and older people. Associated Press
4/14 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses COVID-19 bivalent boosters and a new COVID-19 subvariant nicknamed, "Arcturus." Fox-45-News
4/7 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens explains that graphene oxide is not contained in COVID-vaccines. Associated Press

March 2023

 

Date Story Topic
3/14 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick explains that meetings that require COVID-19 vaccination without additional mitigation strategies may not go far enough to limit COVID-19 spread. Science Magazine
3/11 CVD's Dr. Kathleen Neuzil is mentioned in an article about human challenge studies investigating COVID-19. Image
3/7 CVD's Dr. Karen Kotloff discusses the spread of a drug-resistant form of Shigella.  Health.com

February 2023

 

Date Story Topic
2/28 CVD's Dr. Meagan Fitzpatrick discusses how COVID-19 silently spreads in communities.  Atlantic
2/17 UMSOM's Dr. Alan Cross comments on the death of an 11-year-old boy from flesh-eating bacteria contracted from an ankle wound. WESH-NBC Florida

January 2023

 

Date Story Topic
1/29 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses the future outlook for COVID-19 vaccines. Fox-45-News
1/28 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens explains why it is appropriate to update and simplify COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. Health.com
1/28 UMSOM Dean Mark T. Gladwin discusses a new CVD-led study investigating an antimalarial monoclonal antibody. CTN News
1/27 UMSOM Dean Mark T. Gladwin comments on a new CVD-led challenge study of a monoclonal antibody for malaria. European Pharmaceutical Review
1/26 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens comments on research into a nasal algae vaccine for malaria. Drug Discovery News
1/26 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses new study results for a three-dose malaria vaccine.  Frontline
1/24 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens discusses what the future of COVID vaccines may look like.  Sinclair Broadcast Group
1/20 CVD's Dr. James Campbell discusses a Moderna RSV vaccine candidate found to be effective for older adults.  Fox-45-News
1/20 CVD's Dr. James Campbell discusses a new mRNA RSV vaccine candidate for older adults. WBAL 11
1/17 CVD's Dr. Andrea Berry discusses how mRNA technology may help achieve an effective malaria vaccine. GW Hatchet
1/12 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens explains why COVID-19 vaccines are important for young people, even if they do not have risks for worse outcomes from infections. Poynter
1/10 CVD's Dr. Matthew Laurens fact checks a myth that inaccurately says young, healthy people don't benefit from COVID-19 vaccines. Politifact
1/6 CVD's Dr. Matt Laurens discusses promise of 3-dose malaria vaccine in newly published clinical trial.   USNEWS