Understanding how news works can short-circuit the connection between social media use and vaccine hesitancy

Researchers identified a connection between low levels of media literacy and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in people who consume their news via social media.

Saifuddin Ahmed, Assistant Professor of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University • conversation
Nov. 3, 2022 ~5 min

Pregnant? Get your flu shot and COVID booster

Check out important answers to questions about flu shots and COVID boosters for pregnant people, including whether to get both at once.

Patti Zielinski - Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 2, 2022 ~5 min


Q&A: Can get your COVID booster and flu shot together?

An expert answers questions about flu shots and COVID boosters, including whether you can get them at the same time.

Boston University • futurity
Oct. 28, 2022 ~9 min

Tweak could lead to COVID vax that fights new variants

The new design "could be used not just for SARS-CoV-2 and other related viruses, but also for other clinically important pathogenic viruses."

Zachary Sweger-Penn State • futurity
Oct. 24, 2022 ~7 min

9 tips for getting through the flu at home

About 30 million Americans will get the flu this year. Here are some tips for at-home treatments to sooth symptoms.

Angela Nelson-Tufts • futurity
Oct. 13, 2022 ~7 min

Celebrating 20 years of discovery, Picower Institute looks ahead to continuing impact

At an exhibition marking two decades since a transformative gift from the Picower Foundation, current and alumni members described research at the forefront of neuroscience and beyond.

David Orenstein | Picower Institute for Learning and Memory • mit
Oct. 12, 2022 ~15 min

Referrals to long COVID clinic fell by 79% following roll-out of the vaccine

Referrals to Cambridge’s long COVID clinic fell dramatically in the period August 2021 to June 2022, which researchers say is likely due to the successful

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 6, 2022 ~5 min

Louis Pasteur's scientific discoveries in the 19th century revolutionized medicine and continue to save the lives of millions today

On World Rabies Day – which is also the anniversary of French microbiologist Louis Pasteur’s death – a virologist reflects on the achievements of this visionary scientist.

Rodney E. Rohde, Regents' Professor of Clinical Laboratory Science, Texas State University • conversation
Sept. 28, 2022 ~11 min


Vaccine Group Setting up Plans for Future Pandemics

VOA Learning English • voa
Sept. 22, 2022 ~3 min

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

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