Will you be able to get a COVID shot this fall?

An expert digs into what to make of the recent COVID vaccine guidance changes—and whether you will be eligible for a shot this fall.

Boston University • futurity
June 10, 2025 ~12 min

New bird flu vaccine works really well in mice

"We obviously have a lot more work to do, but the results thus far are extremely encouraging."

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
April 22, 2025 ~7 min


New method improves on cancer vaccines

A new cancer vaccine targets the lymph system and enhances its ability to recruit T cells to eliminate tumors.

Mike Silver-Tufts • futurity
March 17, 2025 ~6 min

Listen: Why measles is back in the US and what can be done

An expert digs into the uncertain future of children’s health in light of the resurgence of measles and the rise of vaccine hesitancy.

U. Chicago • futurity
Feb. 20, 2025 ~2 min

Vaccine for HIV kickstarts key immune cell shift

"A successful vaccine will need to induce lot of antibodies that target key regions of the virus, so these results are... a promising step."

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Jan. 21, 2025 ~3 min

Best time for a COVID booster isn’t the same for everyone

"...receiving your booster shot at the right time can make a significant difference in your protection against infection."

Yale • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~7 min

Nasal vaccine may cut whooping cough spread

"...we hope to improve on existing vaccines and limit the spread of whooping cough in communities."

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Nov. 21, 2024 ~4 min

A flu shot after having the flu may boost immunity

A new study in animals suggests getting a flu shot after having the flu amplifies immunity, researchers say.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
Sept. 30, 2024 ~5 min


A shot could treat high blood sugar in people with long COVID

Researchers have discovered that the COVID vaccine could treat a lingering health challenge faced by some with long COVID: high blood sugar.

Leslie Tate-Tulane • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~5 min

Nasal vaccines may be key to stopping COVID spread

A new study in hamsters indicates vaccines targeting the nose and mouth may be key to controlling spread of respiratory infections like COVID.

Tamara Schneider-Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
Aug. 1, 2024 ~9 min

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