COVID-19 vaccine: 1 dose for many or 2 doses for some?
Until the COVID-19 vaccine supply increases, "we are better off vaccinating twice as many people" with a first dose only, says Christopher Gill.
yesterday • ~9 min
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45% of adults over 65 lack account for COVID vaccine sign-up
Patient portals offer an easy way to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines as they become available. But many older adults have yet to set up an account.
Jan. 20, 2021 • ~8 min
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Many summer camps don’t require immunizations
Most children need to provide immunization records to attend school, but many summer camps, which draw in 14 million children a year, don't require them.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~4 min
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Why has the US COVID-19 vaccine roll out been so slow?
An expert explains the issues with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the United States and how the process could work better.
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~10 min
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What will convince people to get COVID-19 vaccines?
The best way to convince people to get COVID-19 vaccines may be communication rooted in consumer behavior, researchers say.
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~6 min
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Facebook posts amplify false HPV vaccine risks
Nearly 40% of Facebook posts about the HPV vaccine researchers examined boosted perceived risks. And the data suggests these posts had momentum over time.
Jan. 7, 2021 • ~5 min
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Experts: New SARS-CoV-2 strain isn’t a reason to panic
Current prevention measures are still the best way to deal with the new, potentially faster spreading strain of SARS-CoV-2, infectious disease experts say.
Jan. 4, 2021 • ~5 min
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Experts: New SARS-CoV-2 strain isn’t a reason to panic
Current prevention measures are still the best way to deal with the new, potentially faster spreading strain of SARS-CoV-2, infectious disease experts say.
Jan. 4, 2021 • ~5 min
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This mask-wearing appeal could work better than shaming
Appealing to concerns about people's loved ones and their sense of themselves as protectors could overcome resistance to mask wearing and social distancing.
Dec. 31, 2020 • ~6 min
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How will people actually get COVID-19 vaccines?
With COVID-19 vaccine distribution underway, how will people get them and what are the potential distribution pitfalls? An expert breaks down the logistics.
Dec. 30, 2020 • ~8 min
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