What you should know about the COVID vax for young kids

Children aged 6 months to 5 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer and BioNTech SE and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what parents need to know.

Scott Hesel - U. Rochester • futurity
June 21, 2022 ~7 min

What you should know about the COVID vax for young kids

Children aged 6 months to 5 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer and BioNTech SE and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what parents need to know.

Scott Hesel - U. Rochester • futurity
June 21, 2022 ~7 min


How worried should you be about monkeypox?

Monkeypox, endemic to Africa, has started showing up in other countries, including the United States. But how worried should you be? Two experts weigh in.

Krista Conger-Stanford • futurity
June 15, 2022 ~9 min

How long does COVID-19 vaccine protection last?

COVID vaccines provide protection, but immunity wanes over time. Researchers found a drop from 83% after the first month to 22% after five or more months.

Barbara Schindo-Penn State • futurity
June 3, 2022 ~6 min

Even vaccinated people can get long COVID

Getting vaccinated doesn't offer complete protection against long COVID, according to a new study that suggests the need for new tools to combat the virus.

Kristina Sauerwein-Washington University • futurity
May 26, 2022 ~8 min

Just one vaccine dose is highly effective against HPV

Just one dose of the HPV vaccine is effective and could contribute greatly to the elimination of cervical cancer worldwide, researchers say.

Michael McCarthy-Washington • futurity
April 12, 2022 ~6 min

COVID vaccine does protect people with IBD

People with IBD who take drugs that suppress their immune system will gain protection from COVID-19 vaccines, research finds.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
April 12, 2022 ~5 min

When Dr. Oz talks about vaccines, people listen

Can the media that tout detoxes and supplements really sway what Americans think about vaccines? It seems so, report researchers.

Liz Goodfellow-Futurity • futurity
April 1, 2022 ~13 min


Here’s the latest on COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest kids

COVID vaccines have been available to adults in the US for more than a year, but where do things stand now? An expert brings you up to speed.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
March 17, 2022 ~7 min

Pfizer vax has been a moderate success in fighting COVID in kids

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine has been a moderately effective tool for preventing spread and reducing the severity of infection in kids and teens.

U. Arizona • futurity
March 16, 2022 ~5 min

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