By Pedro Mendes, College of Connecticut It has been clear for some time that, at the very least within the U.S., the one manner out of the coronavirus pandemic will likely be by way of vaccination. The speedy deployment of coronavirus vaccines is underway, however how many individuals have to be vaccinated so as to […]readmore
By Randy P. Juhl, College of Pittsburgh Why will we do issues which might be dangerous for us – or not do issues which might be good for us – even in mild of overwhelming proof? As somebody with a lengthy profession in pharmacy, I’ve witnessed some fairly dramatic shifts in public well being habits. […]readmore
By Mona Hanna-Attisha, Michigan State College Editor’s Notice: With a coronavirus vaccination effort now underway, you might need questions on what this implies for you and your loved ones. Should you do, ship them to The Dialog, and we’ll discover a doctor or researcher to reply them. Right here, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a public well […]readmore
By Debra Furr-Holden, Michigan State College Dr. Anthony Fauci and different nationwide well being leaders have stated that African Individuals must take the COVID-19 vaccine to guard their well being. What Fauci and others haven’t acknowledged is that if African Individuals do not take the vaccine, the nation as complete won’t ever get to herd […]readmore
By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Well being Information and Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Well being Information With front-line well being employees and nursing house residents and employees anticipated to get the preliminary doses of COVID vaccines, the thornier query is determining who goes subsequent. The reply will seemingly rely upon the place you reside. Whereas an influential […]readmore
By Wesley Kufel, Binghamton College, State College of New York The primary U.S. COVID-19 vaccines are anticipated in clinics in mid-December, and states are drawing up plans for who ought to get vaccinated first. However one vital group is absent: kids. Whereas two vaccines are anticipated to be cleared quickly for grownup use within the […]readmore
By Pamela M. Aaltonen, Purdue College and Jennifer Coddington, Purdue College Yearly, tens of tens of millions of People keep away from the flu vaccine. Throughout the 2019-2020 flu season, fewer than half of U.S. adults acquired the shot. The Latino inhabitants is extra reluctant than most different teams to get the flu vaccine and […]readmore
Medically Reviewed by Barbara Dehn, RN, MS, NP, FAANP, NCMP Emmi Herman was solely 5 when her huge sister was hospitalized with measles encephalitis, a uncommon situation that causes the mind to swell. It was 1960, and the vaccine that would have prevented her 9-year-old sister’s sickness was nonetheless three years away. After 5 weeks […]readmore
Once I wanted to up my handwashing abilities as a result of COVID-19, I turned to the Backstreet Boys. The refrain of their 1999 hit “I Need It That Method” takes 20 seconds to sing, which is the time really helpful by the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) for correct handwashing. Because the […]readmore
Once I entered the pharmacy final month for my flu vaccine, it was the primary time I might stepped right into a retailer because the pandemic started. Strolling down the intense aisles felt surreal, and as I stood on the counter ready my flip, I listened as strangers spoke of rising COVID-19 circumstances in our […]readmore
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