Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy?

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe to get during pregnancy? An expert breaks down what we know and what pregnant people should consider.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 11, 2021 ~8 min

Flu shot lessens risk for COVID symptoms in kids

Children who receive a seasonal flu shot are less likely to suffer symptoms from a COVID-19 infection, according to a new study.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 5, 2021 ~3 min


1/3 of Americans are hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination

A new study digs into why more than a third of Americans say they're unlikely or at least hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.

Karen Nikos-UC Davis • futurity
Feb. 2, 2021 ~7 min

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.

Michelle Samuels-Boston U. • futurity
Jan. 21, 2021 ~9 min

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.

Kara Gavin-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 20, 2021 ~8 min

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.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
Jan. 14, 2021 ~4 min

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.

Saralyn Cruickshank-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Jan. 11, 2021 ~10 min

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.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Jan. 8, 2021 ~6 min


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.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Jan. 7, 2021 ~5 min

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.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 4, 2021 ~5 min

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