Changes are coming to school meals nationwide – an expert in food policy explains

An expert on food policy explains how the end of COVID-19 waivers will impact children’s access to food, as well as the importance of food banks and pantries.

Marlene B. Schwartz, Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health and Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut • conversation
June 7, 2022 • ~8 min

How long does COVID-19 vaccine protection last?

COVID vaccines provide protection, but immunity wanes over time. Researchers found a drop from 83% after the first month to 22% after five or more months.

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
June 3, 2022 • ~6 min

Future COVID-19 booster shots will likely need fresh formulations as new coronavirus variants of concern continue to emerge

A new generation of vaccines and boosters against SARS-CoV-2 may take a page from the anti-influenza playbook, with shots periodically tailored to target the most commonly circulating virus strains.

David R. Martinez, Postdoctoral Fellow in Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
June 2, 2022 • ~9 min

Listening to young people could help reduce pandemic-related harms to children

Making room for the input of children and adolescents in responses to the next pandemic would help maintain their health, education, well-being and more.

Jonathan Todres, Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law, Georgia State University • conversation
June 2, 2022 • ~10 min

Blood oxygen tools don’t work as well for patients who aren’t white

A common medical device routinely overestimates blood oxygen levels in Black and Hispanic patients, possibly leading to a delay in treatment for COVID-19.

Maura Kinney-Johns Hopkins • futurity
June 1, 2022 • ~5 min

Nasal COVID-19 vaccines help the body prepare for infection right where it starts – in your nose and throat

Research suggests that giving a person a vaccine through their nose can provide a better defense against future exposure to the coronavirus compared to a shot in the arm.

Mayuresh Abhyankar, Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases and International Health, University of Virginia • conversation
May 27, 2022 • ~8 min

How important is the COVID-19 booster shot for 5-to-11-year-olds? 5 questions answered

The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be effective against severe illness leading to hospitalization and death in all age groups, including children ages 5 to 11.

Debbie-Ann Shirley, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
May 26, 2022 • ~7 min

Even vaccinated people can get long COVID

Getting vaccinated doesn't offer complete protection against long COVID, according to a new study that suggests the need for new tools to combat the virus.

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
May 26, 2022 • ~8 min

Don’t let latest COVID surge overshadow progress, says Harvard epidemiologist

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Professor William Hanage explains how to stay on guard against subvariants, noting role of protective measures in transition to new pandemic phase.

Alvin Powell • harvard
May 21, 2022 • ~9 min

Whether you followed lockdown rules may have been influenced by your genetics – new research

If you found the COVID pandemic affected you differently to your friends, it could be down to your DNA.

Pauline Lanting, PhD-candidate, University of Groningen • conversation
May 20, 2022 • ~5 min

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