Misinformation will be rampant when it comes to COVID-19 shots for young children – here's what you can do to counter it

With COVID-19 shots finally available for infants and preschoolers, knowing how to combat misinformation on social media and elsewhere could be more important than ever.

Maya Ragavan, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
June 24, 2022 • ~9 min

At last, COVID-19 shots for little kids – 5 essential reads

The FDA’s authorization of COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 4 years will bring relief for millions of parents. Pending CDC endorsement, shots for this group will be available within days.

Amanda Mascarelli, Senior Health and Medicine Editor • conversation
June 17, 2022 • ~9 min

Companies use MIT research to identify and respond to supply chain risks

Pinpointing risks can also help businesses save money as they become more resilient.

Becky Ham | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering • mit
June 15, 2022 • ~7 min

Harvard specialists sift damage of pandemic-era drinking

As studies signal serious health consequences, specialists scramble to treat acute cases and reinforce limits that define moderate use.

Alvin Powell • harvard
June 14, 2022 • ~12 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

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

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

Living better with algorithms

Graduate student Sarah Cen explores the interplay between humans and artificial intelligence systems, to help build accountability and trust.

Grace Chua | MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems • mit
May 18, 2022 • ~10 min

It's impossible to determine your personal COVID-19 risks and frustrating to try – but you can still take action

People want a simple answer. Is this action safe? But despite Anthony Fauci bouncing responsibility for COVID-19 risk assessment to individuals, your risk can’t be boiled down to one probability.

Malia Jones, Scientist in Health Geography, University of Wisconsin-Madison • conversation
May 17, 2022 • ~8 min

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