Being Informed Is Important
There is a great deal of misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines that is being distributed, shared and discussed – especially on social media networks. It is crucial that as many people as possible get vaccinated so that the world can get
The #ScienceUpFirst Campaign
Misinformation comes in many forms. While social media has many positive uses, unfortunately it also helps to facilitate misinformation, including about COVID-19 and related vaccines. In an effort to combat misinformation, inaccuracies, speculation and more, scientists and health experts in Canada
How Elvis Helped to Save Lives
Did you know that Elvis played a role in promoting the polio vaccine? According to this interesting piece by Smithsonian Magazine, in the mid-1950s, teenagers and young adults were reluctant to get the vaccine. They thought that polio was only
How Vaccines Are Developed
At Acuitas, we are always on the lookout for factual information about the safety and efficacy of vaccines that we can share, to help our blog readers to be better informed. After all, knowledge is power. We came across this short
COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
The world took a big step forward in the fight to eradicate the global pandemic this month (December 2020) as the UK, Canada and the United States all authorized the BioNTech/Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. This vaccine uses our
Polio – A Real-World Example of the Power of Vaccines
We know that a well-functioning society relies upon facts, knowledge, education and the sharing of accurate and truthful information for effective decision making. When it comes to vaccinations, at Acuitas Therapeutics we want people to make informed decisions based on
The Safety of Vaccines Is a Priority
At Acuitas Therapeutics, we believe it is important that people have access to the facts – scientifically proven, validated facts. This has never been more important as we can see – on a global level – how inaccurate information can
Vaccines Save Lives
Vaccines and immunization have helped save lives for more than two centuries. For those interested in how vaccines have provided immunity to some of the world’s worst diseases, The History of Vaccines is an educational resource by the College of
The Importance of Vaccines
There is a lot of discussion right now about vaccines, much of it because of the global pandemic and the crucial need for a vaccine for COVID-19. As a result of the spotlight on vaccines, there is also, unfortunately, a
An Interview with Dr. Thomas Madden, Ph.D.
Acuitas Therapeutics President & CEO, Dr. Thomas Madden, was recently interviewed about the work we do, our proprietary lipid nanoparticle delivery system, and how we support partners worldwide in the development of COVID-19 vaccines. It’s a great overview of who