Scarcity may not drive demand for vaccines

The initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines was limited. It seemed like an opportunity to test if vaccine scarcity drives demand.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Dec. 29, 2021 ~7 min

Medical technologies have been central to US pandemic response – but social behaviors matter just as much

Vaccines and medical treatments can only go so far in an unequal society. Facing the ongoing history of racial discrimination and bias in the US would help end the pandemic.

Eyal Oren, Professor of Epidemiology, San Diego State University • conversation
Dec. 22, 2021 ~11 min


Should kids start getting the HPV vaccine before age 11?

A new intervention saw a double-digit jump in children completing the HPV vaccine series by age 13. Further, the improvements lasted over four years.

Boston University • futurity
Dec. 21, 2021 ~4 min

Boosters may be vital for Omicron protection

The Omicron variant may be able to escape antibodies offered by a two-vaccine dose, but new findings suggest the booster offers more protection.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Dec. 20, 2021 ~4 min

Omicron may be significantly better at evading vaccine-induced immunity, but less likely to cause severe disease

The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 may be significantly better than previous variants at evading vaccine-induced antibodies, according to new research from

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 20, 2021 ~5 min

How effective are vaccines against omicron? An epidemiologist answers 6 questions

For a number of reasons, as time goes on vaccines become less effective. So how do researchers calculate how well vaccines are working?

Melissa Hawkins, Professor of Public Health, American University • conversation
Dec. 15, 2021 ~9 min

COVID-19 vaccines for children: How parents are influenced by misinformation, and how they can counter it

Pediatricians and other health care providers can take some concrete steps toward building trust and counteracting anti-vaccination misinformation.

Maya Ragavan, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Dec. 15, 2021 ~9 min

US Military Dismisses Members for Violating Vaccination Order

VOA Learning English • voa
Dec. 14, 2021 ~3 min


Vaccine Makers Race to Make Changes to COVID-19 Shots

VOA Learning English • voa
Dec. 12, 2021 ~6 min

Rapid tests play a crucial role in curbing COVID-19 infections – especially as people gather for the holidays

Knowing when and how often to use rapid tests is key to getting an accurate picture of your COVID-19 status.

Nathaniel Hafer, Assistant Professor of Molecular Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School • conversation
Dec. 10, 2021 ~8 min

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