When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both

When COVID-19 and the flu co-infect, it’s ‘flurona.’ But such cases are rare, and there are effective ways to protect yourself from both viruses.

Libby Richards, Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University • conversation
Sept. 22, 2022 ~9 min

Is the pandemic over? We asked an economist, an education expert and a public health scholar their views

President Joe Biden’s suggestion that the COVID-19 pandemic is over has led to a backlash among some experts who suggest the comment is premature – and counterproductive.

Wayne Au, Professor of Education, University of Washington, Bothell • conversation
Sept. 21, 2022 ~7 min


Will rapid COVID tests be able to detect new variants?

With each new variant of SARS-CoV-2, there's concern that rapid testing may not be able to keep up. New research tries to figure things out.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Sept. 20, 2022 ~5 min

Medicaid enrollment soared by 25% during the COVID-19 pandemic – but a big decline could happen soon

Pandemic-related policies made it easier for states to afford to cover more people and made that coverage more stable for millions of Americans who rely on the program for health care.

Eric T. Roberts, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Sept. 20, 2022 ~7 min

Why you should definitely get a flu shot this year

As COVID-19 restrictions lift, cases of flu are expected to rise this year, making it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine, says David Cennmino.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 19, 2022 ~7 min

Why you should definitely get a flu shot this year

As COVID-19 restrictions lift, cases of flu are expected to rise this year, making it more important than ever to get the flu vaccine, says David Cennmino.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 19, 2022 ~7 min

COVID was top cause of death for people with intellectual disabilities in 2020

COVID was the leading cause of death for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 2020, according to a new study.

Ellen James-Mbuqe-Syracuse • futurity
Sept. 14, 2022 ~5 min

COVID was top cause of death for people with intellectual disabilities in 2020

COVID was the leading cause of death for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in 2020, according to a new study.

Ellen James-Mbuqe-Syracuse • futurity
Sept. 14, 2022 ~5 min


A nasal vaccine is our best weapon against COVID-19

A vaccine delivered through the nose is the key to ultimately controlling the COVID-19 pandemic, an expert argues.

Ellen Goldbaum-Buffalo • futurity
Sept. 14, 2022 ~6 min

More COVID-19 fallout: Overcrowded animal shelters

A drop in pet spay-neuter surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to overcrowding at animal shelters across the US, a new study shows.

Eric Hamilton-Florida • futurity
Sept. 13, 2022 ~5 min

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