Preparing for a pandemic that never came ended up setting off another − how an accidental virus release triggered 1977’s ‘Russian flu’

An epidemiologist makes the case that a rush of research to stop a swine flu outbreak led to an accidental lab release of an extinct virus. Preparing for one pandemic triggered a different one.

Donald S. Burke, Dean Emeritus and Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Health Science and Policy, and of Epidemiology, at the School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Sept. 4, 2024 • ~11 min

COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall

The summer 2024 COVID-19 wave is a good reminder that it’s important to get vaccinated with the updated shot.

Annette Regan, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, University of San Francisco • conversation
Aug. 30, 2024 • ~8 min

A shot could treat high blood sugar in people with long COVID

Researchers have discovered that the COVID vaccine could treat a lingering health challenge faced by some with long COVID: high blood sugar.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 • ~5 min

What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

The World Health Organization had declared mpox a global health threat in 2022 and 2024. While most mpox infections are mild, some can be fatal, and cases are spreading in Africa.

Rodney E. Rohde, Regents' Professor & Chair, Medical Laboratory Science, Texas State University • conversation
Aug. 15, 2024 • ~7 min

Nasal vaccines may be key to stopping COVID spread

A new study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting the nose and mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections like COVID.

Tamara Schneider-Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
Aug. 1, 2024 • ~9 min

Incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination

The incidence of heart attacks and strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination, according to a new study involving nearly

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 31, 2024 • ~5 min

Vaccines tell a success story that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Trump forget – here are some key reminders

Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.

Mark R. O'Brian, Professor and Chair of Biochemistry, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo • conversation
July 26, 2024 • ~8 min

Long COVID risk has declined over course of pandemic

"The research on declining rates of long COVID marks the rare occasion when I have good news to report regarding this virus."

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
July 19, 2024 • ~7 min

Ivory Coast Launches First Malaria Vaccine Program
VOA Learning English • voa
July 18, 2024 • ~3 min

Nanoparticles boost flu vaccine effectiveness

Enhancing influenza vaccine cross-protection is essential to alleviate the public health burden of epidemics and pandemics, researchers say.

LaTina Emerson-Georgia State • futurity
July 15, 2024 • ~4 min

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