The great polio vaccine mess and the lessons it holds about federal coordination for today's COVID-19 vaccination effort
Massive vaccine distribution efforts take a lot of coordination. The rollout of the Salk polio vaccine in the US in 1955 holds lessons for those delivering COVID-19 shots today.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~8 min
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Americans have unrealistic expectations for a COVID-19 vaccine
Two in five Americans say they don't want a COVID-19 vaccine, which is a problem. Finding out what Americans do want from a vaccine might help.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~9 min
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If I have allergies, should I get the coronavirus vaccine? An expert answers this and other questions
A serious allergic reaction was reported in a health care worker in Alaska after she received the COVID-19 vaccine. Does this mean that people with allergies need to be concerned? An expert answers.
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~5 min
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Why paying people to get the coronavirus vaccine won't work
Millions of Americans say they won't get the vaccine. Will money change their minds? And is luring them with cash the right approach?
Dec. 11, 2020 • ~10 min
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Latinos are especially reluctant to get flu shots – how a small clinic in Indiana found ways to overcome that
Millions of Latinos may not get the influenza shot this year, which could be an indicator of whether they will get a COVID-19 shot. A rural clinic shows how building trust can help overcome reluctance.
Dec. 9, 2020 • ~7 min
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Coronavirus vaccines: health experts identify ways to build public trust
The United Nations recently asked a group of experts across the world to recommend ways to persuade people to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Here is a summary of their suggestions.
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~9 min
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The next vaccine breakthrough: Health experts identify ways to help people trust a coronavirus vaccine
The United Nations recently asked a group of experts across the world to recommend ways to persuade people to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Here is a summary of their suggestions.
Nov. 24, 2020 • ~9 min
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While spending holidays at home, here are a dozen more things you can do to help stop COVID-19
Inaction over the next few months could cost tens of thousands of lives. Here are things you should do now to stay safe and to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~7 min
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As CDC warns against Thanksgiving travel, here are a dozen more things you can do to help stop COVID-19
Inaction over the next few months could cost tens of thousands of lives. Here are things you should do now to stay safe and to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~6 min
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How mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna work, why they're a breakthrough and why they need to be kept so cold
There are two new COVID-19 vaccines that appear to be more than 90% effective. But what are these vaccines, and how are they different from those used previously?
Nov. 18, 2020 • ~8 min
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