What’s the definition of a vaccine?
Uncertainty and Misinformation Vaccines
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
¿Qué está pasando con la vacuna Astrazeneca en el Reino Unido y Europa?
Posts en Español Uncategorized Vaccines
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
R: Los reguladores de vacunas de Europa y el Reino Unido han estado muy ocupados últimamente. En resumen: Continúan las investigaciones sobre un posible vínculo entre la vacuna Astrazeneca y un tipo de coágulo de sangre poco común. Los reguladores del Reino Unido y la Unión Europea continúan enfatizando que la vacuna previene la infección Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
Q: I keep hearing people say ‘it’s not a vaccine’ so, what’s the definition of a vaccine? And are the vaccines for COVID vaccines? TL;DR: A vaccine is a product that is introduced to your body with the intent to create antibodies against a specific disease, giving you the ability to resist infection. There are Read more…
¿Qué está pasando con la vacuna Astrazeneca en el Reino Unido y Europa?
Posts en Español Uncategorized VaccinesAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
R: Los reguladores de vacunas de Europa y el Reino Unido han estado muy ocupados últimamente. En resumen: Continúan las investigaciones sobre un posible vínculo entre la vacuna Astrazeneca y un tipo de coágulo de sangre poco común. Los reguladores del Reino Unido y la Unión Europea continúan enfatizando que la vacuna previene la infección Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
Vaccines
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
R: Los reguladores de vacunas de Europa y el Reino Unido han estado muy ocupados últimamente. En resumen: Continúan las investigaciones sobre un posible vínculo entre la vacuna Astrazeneca y un tipo de coágulo de sangre poco común. Los reguladores del Reino Unido y la Unión Europea continúan enfatizando que la vacuna previene la infección Read more…
How will we know when a COVID-19 booster shot will be needed?
VaccinesAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
A: When immunity starts waning and/or breakthrough infections start increasing in vaccinated people, boosters will likely start to be recommended. The exact length of time that the currently available COVID-19 vaccines will provide immunity for is not currently known. Researchers are, however, continuing to monitor people who took part in vaccine trials to try to Read more…
