‘Concerning’ number of Americans identify as anti-vaxxers

How many Americans consider themselves "anti-vaxxers"? A new survey finds that a "surprising" number of people sometimes or always identify with the label.

Texas A&M University • futurity
June 8, 2021 ~3 min

Blood test confirms COVID-19 vaccination in 5 minutes

A new rapid blood test could confirm if a person has received a COVID-19 vaccine while they wait to board a plane or enter a sporting event.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
June 7, 2021 ~4 min


Even mild COVID may lead to lifelong antibody protection

Researchers have found antibody-producing cells in people who had COVID-19 11 months after recovery. The work suggests the antibodies may last a lifetime.

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
May 28, 2021 ~7 min

New flu shot gets power from billions of protein-carrying sacs

A new experimental nanoparticle-based vaccine that has proven effective for flu, is also being tested for COVID-19 and studied as an HIV vaccine.

Cory Nealon-Buffalo • futurity
May 26, 2021 ~7 min

Why do COVID vaccines seem to work better for men?

Researchers are investigating why COVID-19 vaccines that use nanoparticles appear to be more effective for men than women.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
May 25, 2021 ~10 min

How to cope with anxiety in the return to ‘normal’ life

A post-COVID vaccination "return to normal"—gathering in groups, going to work, and dining out—has some people anxious. Here's why and how to ease the move.

Alexis Blue-U. Arizona • futurity
May 24, 2021 ~8 min

Texas kids hint vax rates have dropped in pandemic

Child vaccination rates dropped sharply during the pandemic, with the greatest declines among 5- and 16-month-old babies, research from Texas shows.

Rae Lynn Mitchell-Texas A&M • futurity
May 19, 2021 ~6 min

Blood clots are more likely after COVID-19 than after the vaccine

The rare blood clots some people experienced after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is more likely after COVID-19 infection, experts report.

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
May 17, 2021 ~6 min


Nasal spray flu vaccine may protect against a variety of strains

A nose spray vaccine enhances the body's immune response to flu infection and offers broad protection against different strains, research with mice shows.

LaTina Emerson-Georgia State • futurity
May 4, 2021 ~6 min

COVID-19 during pregnancy raises risk for severe complications

People infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy have increased risk of premature birth, pre-eclampsia, admission to intensive care, and even death.

Kara Manke-UC Berkeley • futurity
May 4, 2021 ~4 min

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