How do age and biological sex influence vaccine responses and public health guidelines?

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Project description
Vaccines are a biological substance that are used to protect against many viruses. Vaccinations play an important role in public health and society because they prevent the spread of infectious and even deadly diseases. There are many factors that can influence vaccine responses. In this research review, I will be discussing two universal factors that play a role in vaccine efficacy—age and biological sex. Specifically, I will cover how these topics influence public health policies and side effects. By gaining a better understanding of how age and biological sex can affect vaccination, we can improve the effectiveness of vaccine development and reach herd immunity.

Project outcome
I created a research article that talks about how biological sex and age influence vaccination. My article is being published on medRxiv and Vanderbilt's Young Scientist Research Journal.

Mentor review
My mentor was there for me whenever I needed; she was flexible, guiding, and open to anything I had to say.