Public HealthMay 24, 2022
‘When Will Kids under Five Get COVID Vaccines?’ and Other Questions
Experts address when the youngest children could be eligible for the shots, why that has taken so long, and more
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OpinionMay 18, 2022
What the U.S. Can Learn from Brazil’s Successful COVID Vaccination Campaign
Despite similar leadership at the start of the pandemic, Brazilians are more trusting of government and view vaccination as a necessity and a right
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VaccinesMay 3, 2022
Nose Spray Vaccines Could Quash COVID Virus Variants
Three nasal spritzes, now in advanced trials, could trigger stronger immunity than shots in the arm
VaccinesApril 28, 2022
Here’s Who Should Get a Second COVID Booster
An individual’s health risks, treatment access and local case levels come into play for those who are eligible
Public HealthApril 15, 2022
Venturing Back to the Office and the Benefits of Hybrid Immunity: COVID Quickly, Episode 28
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between.
You can listen to all past episodes here.
EcologyApril 15, 2022
New Vaccine Could Save Rabbits from Fatal Disease
Veterinarians and rabbit owners are racing to protect bunnies as a hemorrhagic disease spreads
VaccinesApril 8, 2022
COVID Vaccines plus Infection Can Lead to Months of Immunity
New research counters high-profile claims that people who had COVID don’t benefit from vaccination
Public HealthApril 1, 2022
Second Boosters, Masks in the Next Wave and Smart Risk Decisions: COVID Quickly, Episode 27
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between.
You can listen to all past episodes here.
VaccinesMarch 21, 2022
Vaccines Remain Effective against BA.2, but Protection from Infection Wanes over Time
Such protection declines within months of the mRNA COVID vaccines’ third dose. Yet the vaccines continue to ward off severe disease
VaccinesMarch 10, 2022
People Are Getting COVID Shots Despite Hesitation
Recent findings blow up assumptions about who chooses to get vaccinated against the disease
VaccinesFebruary 25, 2022
These Vaccines May Be Ready to Take On New COVID Variants
Novel types of jabs could enhance T-cell immunity or protect against emerging strains
VaccinesFebruary 15, 2022
Tracking Outbreaks through Sewers, and Kids’ Vaccines on Hold Again: COVID Quickly, Episode 24
Today we bring you a new episode in our podcast series COVID, Quickly. Every two weeks, Scientific American’s senior health editors Tanya Lewis and Josh Fischman catch you up on the essential developments in the pandemic: from vaccines to new variants and everything in between.
You can listen to all past episodes here.