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COVID: the reason cases are rising among the double vaccinated – it’s not because vaccines aren’t working
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, University of Oxford Sir Patrick Vallance, the UK’s chief scientific adviser, has announced that 40% of people admitted to hospital with COVID in
“Spreading like wildfire”: COVID-19 misinformation proliferates online as cases among unvaccinated surge
For another time, the Joe Biden administration on Sunday pointed fingers against social media platforms for the proliferation of COVID-19 misinformation amid the increasing virus
How effective is the first shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine?
William Petri, University of Virginia Maybe you’ve postponed your second COVID-19 vaccine appointment, whether because of scheduling hassles or general reluctance. But how safe are
Kids aren’t just littler adults – here’s why they need their own clinical trials for a COVID-19 vaccine
Judy Martin, University of Pittsburgh Now that two-thirds of all adults in the United States have received at least one dose of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
What’s in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist warns there are lots of dangerous components
Luke Montrose, Boise State University Something unusual happened this year in Idaho. Fire and health officials began issuing warnings about the health risks of wildfire
Add’l vaccine shot for immunocompromised? CDC to consider
Next week, a federal advisory panel is anticipated to study if healthcare workers will be permitted to provide additional vaccine doses against COVID-19 for immunocompromised
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo pushes youth vaccination against COVID
In her White House visit on Wednesday, teen pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has met with President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci to create materials
Health groups push for vaccine mandate for healthcare workers
A group of healthcare organizations on Tuesday has requested hospital and medical centers to require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, citing that the
Do I need a COVID-19 booster shot? 6 questions answered on how to stay protected
William Petri, University of Virginia The increasing prevalence of new coronavirus variants is raising questions about how well protected those who’ve already had their COVID-19