Can YouTube’s vaccine misinformation ban work?

YouTube says it will no longer allow content containing vaccine misinformation. But can they enforce it? Could it backfire? Two experts weigh in.

Boston University • futurity
Oct. 6, 2021 • ~6 min

When will the COVID pandemic end?

Researchers looking at a variety of potential scenarios for the spread of COVID-19 suggest that cases could start dropping in the US in March 2022.

Sara LaJeunesse-Penn State • futurity
Sept. 30, 2021 • ~6 min

Can healthy people who eat right and exercise skip the COVID-19 vaccine? A research scientist and fitness enthusiast explains why the answer is no

A growing body of research shows that nutrition, sleep, exercise and a host of other lifestyle choices can help optimize the immune system. But they are no substitute for life-saving vaccines.

Richard Bloomer, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, University of Memphis • conversation
Sept. 28, 2021 • ~8 min

Negative COVID vaccine feelings aren’t set in stone

New research paints an evolving picture of vaccination acceptance and hesitancy. It suggests people can change their minds about getting the COVID-19 jab.

Lisa LaPoint-Tufts • futurity
Sept. 27, 2021 • ~7 min

New Johnson & Johnson data shows second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19 – but one dose is still strong against delta variant

Your body produces antibodies after an infection or vaccine, but these slowly decline over time. New Johnson & Johnson data sheds light on the duration of protection and the need for booster shots.

Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
Sept. 25, 2021 • ~8 min

Tense decision-making as CDC joins FDA in recommending Pfizer booster shot for 65 & up, people at high risk and those with occupational exposure to COVID-19

Fault lines between the FDA and CDC regulatory processes have been on full display in the decisions over which groups of Americans should receive the Pfizer booster shot.

Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Sept. 25, 2021 • ~6 min

Half of unvaccinated workers say they'd rather quit than get a shot – but real-world data suggest few are following through

While surveys have shown a large share of unvaccinated workers threatening to quit over a mandate, the reality is few actually do.

Annie Neimand, Research Director and Digital Strategist for frank, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida • conversation
Sept. 24, 2021 • ~5 min

Changing your mind about something as important as vaccination isn't a sign of weakness – being open to new information is the smart way to make choices

People tend to stick with their stated beliefs. But here’s how external forces like vaccine mandates can push people to do something they don’t want to do – and provide some face-saving cover.

Art Markman, Professor of Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts • conversation
Sept. 23, 2021 • ~8 min

Are COVID-19 vaccine mandates legal?

President Biden has ordered COVID-19 vaccine mandates for some businesses and most federal workers. A business law expert gets into the ruling's legality.

Patrick Ercolano-JHU • futurity
Sept. 22, 2021 • ~9 min

FDA panel member offers closer look at Pfizer vaccine for kids

Ofer Levy, who directs Boston Children’s Hospital’s Precision Vaccines Program, discussed the news that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been shown to be safe in school-age children, a potentially key development in the fight to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

Alvin Powell • harvard
Sept. 20, 2021 • ~6 min

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