COVID vax protection may be ‘shakier’ against Omicron mutations

Researchers say spike protein mutations could help the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 avoid antibodies produced via COVID-19 vaccination.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Dec. 7, 2021 ~5 min

Expert: Too soon to say if Omicron is ‘the next scary thing’

Will fears about the newly discovered Omicron variant pan out or is it just a lot of hype? Too early to tell, an expert warns.

Kat McAlpine-Boston • futurity
Dec. 2, 2021 ~7 min


Freeze-dried vaccine could one day be used for COVID-19

A new freeze-dried vaccine formula that looks a lot like green cotton candy has potential for use as a COVID-19 vaccine that wouldn't need refrigeration.

Charlotte Hsu-Buffalo • futurity
Dec. 2, 2021 ~6 min

Baby vaccination declined during the pandemic

New mothers who lost income during the pandemic and reported feelings of discrimination were less likely to take their infants for their first vaccinations.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Nov. 30, 2021 ~5 min

What can you expect from another COVID winter?

The pandemic should be better this winter than last, but it's important to accept the virus will never go completely away. "COVID is here to stay."

Amy Lunday-JHU • futurity
Nov. 22, 2021 ~9 min

Comparing 17.5 million options shows CDC got COVID vaccine rollout right

A study of 17.5 million strategies shows the CDC made the right recommendations for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. But there is room for improvement.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Nov. 19, 2021 ~7 min

Letting teens consent on their own may boost HPV vaccine rates

More teenagers might get the HPV vaccine if they could do so without involvement of their parents, a new study shows.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
Nov. 18, 2021 ~6 min

Is trick-or-treating safe this Halloween?

What does the uptick of COVID among kids mean for trick-or-treating this year? An expert says enjoy Halloween, but keep some safety measures in mind.

U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 28, 2021 ~6 min


BBQ lighter inspires new way to deliver vaccines

A new handheld electroporator that gets its inspiration from barbecue lighters and microneedles may simplify the delivery of vaccines, including for COVID.

Anne Wainscott Sargent-Georgia Tech • futurity
Oct. 27, 2021 ~10 min

4 answers about the COVID vaccine for kids from 5 to 11

Children 5-11 may soon be eligible for a COVID vaccine. An infectious disease expert explains why that's so important and how the rollout will work.

Kat McAlpine-Boston • futurity
Oct. 27, 2021 ~5 min

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