How do you make a universal flu vaccine? A microbiologist explains the challenges, and how mRNA could offer a promising solution
Annual flu vaccines are in a constant race against a rapidly mutating virus that may one day cause the next pandemic. A one-time vaccine protecting against all variants could give humanity a leg up.
Deborah Fuller, Professor of Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Washington •
conversation
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~8 min
Feb. 7, 2023 • ~8 min
Biden's plan for ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19 signals a pivotal point in the pandemic – 4 questions answered
President Joe Biden’s intention to end the national COVID-19 emergency will have long-lasting ripple effects on federal programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Marian Moser Jones, Associate Professor and Graduate Director of Family Science, The Ohio State University •
conversation
Feb. 3, 2023 • ~10 min
Feb. 3, 2023 • ~10 min
FDA advisory committee votes unanimously in favor of a one-shot COVID-19 vaccine approach – 5 questions answered
Many questions remain about next steps for US vaccine policy. But the FDA advisory panel’s hearty endorsement of a single-composition COVID-19 vaccine represents a pivotal step.
Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University •
conversation
Jan. 27, 2023 • ~9 min
Jan. 27, 2023 • ~9 min
Even bivalent updated COVID-19 boosters struggle to prevent omicron subvariant transmission – an immunologist discusses why new approaches are necessary
The new bivalent boosters against COVID-19 have failed to halt omicron infections. However, new technologies are being developed that pave a way forward.
Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University •
conversation
Jan. 25, 2023 • ~10 min
Jan. 25, 2023 • ~10 min
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