Just one vaccine dose is highly effective against HPV

Just one dose of the HPV vaccine is effective and could contribute greatly to the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide, researchers say.

Michael McCarthy-Washington • futurity
April 12, 2022 • ~6 min

COVID vaccine does protect people with IBD

People with IBD who take drugs that suppress their immune system will gain protection from COVID-19 vaccines, research finds.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 12, 2022 • ~5 min

Experts Discuss How to Update COVID Vaccines
VOA Learning English • voa
April 9, 2022 • ~6 min

The 1 in 10 U.S. doctors with reservations about vaccines could be undermining the fight against COVID-19

Many COVID-19 vaccination campaigns encourage doctors to serve as a trusted source of vaccine information. But certain vaccine-hesitant providers may stymie these efforts.

Timothy Callaghan, Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Managment, School of Public Health, Texas A&M University • conversation
April 5, 2022 • ~8 min

When Dr. Oz talks about vaccines, people listen

Can the media that tout detoxes and supplements really sway what Americans think about vaccines? It seems so, report researchers.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
April 1, 2022 • ~13 min

Tomorrow's COVID safety guidelines will be different from today's – but that doesn't mean yesterday's were wrong

The constantly changing COVID-19 rules can be frustrating. But this pandemic is like no other public health crisis in history. It is better to think of the virus and US responses the way we think about hurricanes.

Michael Williams, Associate Professor of Surgery and Public Policy, University of Virginia • conversation
April 1, 2022 • ~9 min

COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children may be inching closer to authorization – a pediatrician explains how they're being tested

Moderna will ask the FDA to allow emergency use for its vaccine in children as young as 6 months, a step many parents have been anticipating.

Debbie-Ann Shirley, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
March 30, 2022 • ~9 min

How does the COVID-19 prevention drug Evusheld work and who should receive it? An infectious disease specialist explains

Evusheld is an antibody drug from AstraZeneca intended to help prevent COVID-19 infection for immunocompromised and other vulnerable patients.

Patrick Jackson, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, University of Virginia • conversation
March 29, 2022 • ~10 min

Kids afraid of getting shots? Here are 3 easy ways for parents to help them

A pediatrician recommends helping your child cope with getting vaccines by employing “The Three P’s” – Preparation, Proximity and Praise.

Lynn Gardner, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Residency Program, Morehouse School of Medicine • conversation
March 29, 2022 • ~5 min

Vaccine hesitancy is complicating physicians' obligation to respect patient autonomy during the COVID-19 pandemic

New ethical issues are emerging during COVID-19 as doctors struggle with their obligations to ‘do no harm’ and respect patient autonomy.

Ryan Liu, Family Medicine Resident Physician, Penn State • conversation
March 24, 2022 • ~7 min

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