VaccinesNovember 8, 2022
The Viral Triple Threat and Why You Need a Booster: COVID, Quickly, Episode 42
COVID, flu and RSV are surging. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.
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VaccinesNovember 2, 2022
The New COVID Booster Shot Could Save Your Life; Get One Now, FDA Expert Says
FDA Chief Medical Officer Hilary Marston explains the importance of getting a booster shot, considers why so few people have gotten them and answers other questions
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EpidemiologyNovember 1, 2022
New Omicron Variants Are Here—What We Know So Far
The variants appear to sneak past the immune system, but vaccines will likely continue to hold strong
Public HealthOctober 25, 2022
Which COVID Studies Pose a Biohazard?
Controversy surrounding a study that involved modifying SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, has prompted researchers to call for better guidance from funders
VaccinesOctober 25, 2022
New Halloween ‘Scariant’ Variants and Boosting Your Immunity: COVID, Quickly, Episode 41
In a new episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, we talk about the variants that are likely to be around this winter and how boosters help even if you’ve already had the disease.
Public HealthOctober 17, 2022
The U.S. Just Lost 26 Years’ Worth of Progress on Life Expectancy
COVID and overdose deaths have sharply cut U.S. life expectancy, with Indigenous peoples experiencing the biggest decline
EpidemiologyOctober 11, 2022
How the Pandemic Shortened Life Expectancy and New Drugs on the Horizon: COVID, Quickly, Episode 40
In this episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, we talk about why we’ve had years shaved off our average collective life since 2020. Also, we talk about “mabs” and why you might want to know what they are.
Health CareOctober 10, 2022
This Indigenous Scientist Helped Save Lives as COVID Devastated the Navajo Nation
Crystal Lee grew up the granddaughter of Navajo medicine men. As COVID wreaked havoc on her community, she decided to act
VaccinesSeptember 27, 2022
When Should You Get the New COVID Booster and the Flu Shot?
Now is a good time to get both your COVID and flu shots, according to a nurse and public health expert
Public HealthSeptember 27, 2022
What the Disease Feels Like, and Presidents Can’t End Pandemics: COVID, Quickly, Episode 39
On this episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, Josh Fischman gets COVID, and President Joe Biden says the pandemic is over.
Health CareSeptember 22, 2022
People of Color with Long COVID Face Uphill Battle to Be Heard
Medical discrimination and a lack of data make it difficult for people of color to get help for post-COVID problems
VaccinesSeptember 16, 2022
Your Questions about the New COVID Booster Shots, Answered
New COVID booster vaccines built for the latest variants are here and should be more effective. But there are still some unknowns