
Third COVID Vaccine Shot Boosts Protection in Israeli Study
The risk of severe disease dropped by factor of almost 20 in people over 60—but some dispute the benefits of offering an additional dose

Third COVID Vaccine Shot Boosts Protection in Israeli Study
The risk of severe disease dropped by factor of almost 20 in people over 60—but some dispute the benefits of offering an additional dose

Vaccinate the World before Starting COVID Booster Shots
Fewer than 0.5 percent of vaccine doses have been distributed to people living in low-income countries


A New Nurse Struggles to Save Patients in a New COVID Surge
Cases peaked, then fell, then rose again. “It is so much worse this time”

Biden’s New Plan to Combat COVID is a Start, but Experts Say There Is a Ways to Go
The plan includes vaccine mandates for federal workers and those at companies with 100 or more employees, but some experts say it doesn’t go far enough

An mRNA Pioneer Discusses How Her Work Led to the COVID Vaccines
Biochemist Katalin Karikó and her colleague Drew Weissman were recently awarded a $3-million Breakthrough Prize for their work

A Vaccine against Poison Ivy Misery Is in the Works as Scientists Also Explore New Treatment Paths
Standard remedies offer little relief for the itchy rash caused by the plant, but researchers have found promising clues in the immune system

Humanitarians Push to Vaccinate in Conflict Zones
Pandemic ceasefires offer an opportunity to expand vaccination efforts, experts say. But negotiation is tricky

Unraveling the Mystery of Why Children Are Better Protected from COVID Than Adults
Their immune system is more primed to fight off the novel coronavirus

COVID Vaccines Show No Signs of Harming Fertility or Sexual Function
The novel coronavirus, in contrast, can disrupt both things in unvaccinated men and women

Should You Get a Booster Shot? Here’s What We Know
Experts weigh in on common questions about whether and when additional doses of coronavirus vaccines may be needed

A New Resource for Fighting Vaccine Misinformation
The #ScienceUpFirst initiative was created to provide, support and amplify accurate scientific information to help people make informed health decisions

England’s Rush to Reopen Is a Cautionary Tale for the U.S.
Stripping back nearly all public health restrictions comes as the virus still poses a threat