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Science advisers: publish evidence behind COVID vaccine dosing strategy


12 Jan 2021

Countries that change established coronavirus vaccine schedules must be transparent, both to maintain public trust and so others can benefit from their knowledge.


Beyond Politics — Promoting Covid-19 Vaccination in the United States


06 Jan 2021

The United States has invested more than $10 billion in Operation Warp Speed to fast-track SARS-CoV-2 vaccines from conception to market in 1 year. The result is 11 candidates reaching the final stage of Food and Drug Administration testing — a phenomenal improvement over past development timelines. Indeed, two SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are already available to Americans.


What To Expect Of The COVID-19 Pandemic In 2021: Ask Our Experts


05 Jan 2021

Join our medical expert and wellness editor for a conversation about vaccines, when schools and businesses may reopen, and if life will return to normal.


As Rollout Falters, Scientists Debate New Vaccination Tactics


04 Jan 2021

Should second doses be delayed? Should most adults receive half-doses? Scientists are pondering ways to get more shots into more arms.


Covid-19 Live Updates


04 Jan 2021

Covid-19 Live Updates




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Sorting Out Whether Vitamin D Deficiency Raises COVID-19 Risk


06 Jan 2021

One of the risk factors du jour for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19) has been vitamin D deficiency.




Emergence of a Highly Fit SARS-CoV-2 Variant


31 Dec 2020

Sarbecoviruses have emerged twice in the 21st century, causing a worldwide epidemic and pandemic.




U.S. Officials Say Covid-19 Vaccination Effort Has Lagged


30 Dec 2020

The distribution of vaccines in the United States has gotten off to a slower-than-expected start, federal health officials acknowledged in a news conference on Wednesday, though they also voiced confidence that the pace would accelerate in the coming weeks.




Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker


30 Dec 2020

Vaccines typically require years of research and testing before reaching the clinic, but in 2020, scientists embarked on a race to produce safe and effective coronavirus vaccines in record time. Researchers are currently testing 64 vaccines in clinical trials on humans, and 19 have reached the final stages of testing. At least 85 preclinical vaccines are under active investigation in animals.




Help Fight Medicare Fraud


30 Dec 2020

Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you, so if anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam.




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