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The number of Powassan virus (POWV) reported cases is low compared to other tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. However, the prevalence of POWV infection is likely underestimated because testing capabilities are limited. There are no FDA-cleared assays and only a few commercially available assays. There is a need to increase the awareness of POWV infection to include this testing in clinical routine labs.  

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Less than a year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the authorization of several novel COVID-19 vaccines has created hope for a healthier future. Recent studies have demonstrated that both humoral and cellular immunity play a role in protection from COVID-19. Additionally, the development of novel COVID-19 vaccines requires a look at the immune response in order to determine the effectiveness of the vaccine at preventing infection.