Massive numbers of new COVID–19 infections, not vaccines, are the main driver of new coronavirus variants

When the coronavirus copies itself, there is a chance its RNA will mutate. But new variants must jump from one host to another, and the more infections there are, the better chance this will happen.

Lee Harrison, Professor of Epidemiology, Medicine, and Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Sept. 9, 2021 ~8 min

Medicine is an imperfect science – but you can still trust its process

A critical care doctor brings a frontlines perspective to the frustration of dealing firsthand with vaccine hesitancy and discusses the limitations of science and medicine.

Venktesh Ramnath, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California San Diego • conversation
Sept. 7, 2021 ~11 min


At my hospital, over 95% of COVID-19 patients share one thing in common: They’re unvaccinated

Although stretched thin and imperfect, health care workers do our best for everyone who needs us, regardless of the personal choices people have made.

Nicholas Johnson, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, UW School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Sept. 2, 2021 ~7 min

What happens when the COVID-19 vaccines enter the body – a road map for kids and grown-ups

An infectious disease doctor explains the science behind COVID-19 vaccines at a level that children – and adults – of all ages can understand.

Glenn J Rapsinski, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow, University of Pittsburgh • conversation
Aug. 30, 2021 ~8 min

Do I need a booster shot if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? A virologist answers 5 questions

It has been six months since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine received emergency use authorization. What does six months of data show about its efficacy, side effects and protection from variants?

Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
Aug. 27, 2021 ~8 min

Vaccines could affect how the coronavirus evolves - but that's no reason to skip your shot

A 2015 paper on chicken virus evolution is being taken out of context and used to fuel fears about COVID-19 vaccines. Its lead author aims to clarify the science in hopes of saving lives.

Andrew Read, Professor of Biology, Entomology and Biotechnology, Penn State • conversation
Aug. 27, 2021 ~10 min

Pregnant or worried about infertility? Get vaccinated against COVID-19

A COVID-19 vaccine does not cause infertility – but it can protect you from the dangerous complications of contracting the virus.

Matthew Woodruff, Instructor of Human Immunology, Emory University • conversation
Aug. 25, 2021 ~9 min

How a vial of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine travels from a lab in Missouri to an arm in Bangladesh

Each dose of Pfizer has a long and complex path involving mixing, storage at temperatures colder than the South Pole and specific protocols that must be followed before it becomes a jab.

Ravi Anupindi, Professor of Technology and Operations, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 23, 2021 ~10 min


How a vial of COVID-19 vaccine travels from a lab in Missouri to an arm in Bangladesh

Each dose of Pfizer vaccine has a long and complex path involving mixing, storage at temperatures colder than the South Pole and specific protocols that must be followed before it becomes a jab.

Ravi Anupindi, Professor of Technology and Operations, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 23, 2021 ~10 min

Italy – once overwhelmed by COVID-19 – turns to a health pass and stricter measures to contain virus

After enduring a devastating wave of infections, deaths and lockdowns at the start of the pandemic, Italy is putting in place tougher anti-COVID measures, including a vaccine passport.

Sara Belligoni, Ph.D. Candidate in Security Studies, University of Central Florida • conversation
Aug. 23, 2021 ~11 min

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