Herd Immunity Courses and Certifications

How Herd Immunity Mitigated a Deadly Second Wave of COVID-19 in Manaus

Explore how herd immunity impacted the COVID-19 second wave in Manaus, examining its effects and implications for public health strategies.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CTPIP: Introduction to Vaccines (Contact hour: 6 hours)

The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown (HP Lovecraft)

• OpenLearning
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

115 ratings at Coursera

Explore immune system battles against pathogens and cancer, covering viral strategies, immune therapies, vaccines, and breakthroughs in cancer treatment using immunology.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

102 ratings at Coursera

Explore immune system battles, pathogen tactics, therapies, vaccines, immune deficiencies, and cancer evasion. Learn about cutting-edge treatments and strategies for enhancing immunity.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Joint Mathematics Meetings

Mathematics and the Quest for Vaccine-Induced Herd Immunity Threshold

Explore mathematical models for vaccine-induced herd immunity, analyzing factors like R0, vaccine efficacy, and population heterogeneity to understand COVID-19 implications and future research directions.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

The Quest for the Coronavirus Vaccine

Epidemiologist Seth Berkley discusses the challenges, timeline, and global collaboration needed to develop a coronavirus vaccine, offering insights on the process and addressing key concerns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How Do Mathematicians Model Infectious Disease Outbreaks?

Explore mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, including outbreak shapes, compartmental modeling, and using models to inform control strategies and vaccination efforts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Swine Flu and You: Predicting and Controlling the H1N1 Pandemic

Explore the H1N1 pandemic: its impact, control strategies, and mathematical modeling for prediction and prevention. Learn about public health responses and the science behind epidemic management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

American Society for Microbiology

Vaccines Work, Whether or Not You Believe in Them

Experts discuss vaccine efficacy, debunk myths, and address public concerns in this informative talk on immunization science, policy, and societal impact.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

From Variants to Vaccinations - An Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci

Dr. Fauci discusses vaccine rollout, herd immunity, variants, and therapeutics, offering insights on the pandemic's current state and future outlook, including vaccine hesitancy and global challenges.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal College of Pathologists

The COVID-19 Pandemic - Testing – Serological Diagnostics for COVID-19

Explore serological diagnostics for COVID-19, covering traditional methods, virus antigens, antibody levels, and implications for immunity and vaccine development.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Vaccination Strategies - Prioritization, Dose Sparing, and Decisions Under Uncertainty and Inequity

Explore vaccination strategies for COVID-19, including prioritization and dose-sparing, considering uncertainties in variants, human behavior, and global inequities through mathematical models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modeling Disease Transmission and Interventions - Sam Scarpino Interview

Explore epidemiological modeling, interventions, and complex interactions of biological and behavioral contagions in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic with expert Sam Scarpino.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Social Dilemma of Disease Control

Explore disease control's social dilemma through integrating top-down and bottom-up perspectives, examining contagions, immunity, social distancing, and vaccination behaviors.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Andy Dobson on Epidemic Modeling for COVID-19

Explore epidemic modeling for COVID-19 with Princeton epidemiologist Andy Dobson. Learn about mathematical models, herd immunity, endemic infections, and the interplay between epidemiological and economic systems.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video