Viral Heroism: What the Rhetoric of Heroes in the COVID-19 Pandemic Tells Us About Medicine and Professional Identity.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic the use of the term "hero" has been widespread. This is especially common in the context of healthcare workers and it is now unremarkable to see large banners on hospital exteriors that say "heroes work here". There is more to be gleaned from the rhetoric of heroism than just awareness of public appreciation, however.

Topical Adjuvant Application during Subcutaneous Vaccination Promotes Resident Memory T Cell Generation.

Skin tissue resident memory T cells (T) provide superior protection to a second infection. In this study, we evaluated the use of topical CpG oligodeoxynucleotide (ODN) as adjuvant to generate skin T in mice. Topical or s.