NEWS / INFECTIONS

Even COVID Vaccine Resisters Worry

Knowing people sick with COVID and fear of test results can be tipping points for some of those who have been reluctant to get the shot. >

Vaccines and the Delta Variant

The vaccine rollout in Scotland gave researchers a way to test their effectiveness against the Delta variant. The results were impressive. >

Weighing the Heart Risks of mRNA Vaccines

Two kinds of heart inflammation have cropped up among a small percentage of COVID vaccine recipients. Here's what parents should know. >

Vaccines Versus COVID Variants

As new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus emerge, researchers are figuring out the kind of protection vaccines offer and how long it lasts. >

Convincing Young Adults to Take a Shot

Many young adults are reluctant to get a COVID vaccine, and this could prolong the pandemic. Here are some of their reasons. >

Raw Pet Foods Fuel Antibiotic Resistance

Many pet owners are big believers in the value of feeding raw, unprocessed foods. But there's a downside that is too often overlooked. >

COVID-19 Risk Appears More Serious for Men

Men are more likely to become sicker from SARS-CoV-2. It's not that women aren't in danger, but the findings may help tailor treatment. >

Predicting School Safety Ahead of Re-Opening

Pretty much everyone is eager for schools to reopen. A new model offers a way to predict how well various safeguards work to keep them safe. >

Hidden COVID Superspreaders

Some people with no symptoms still carry a very high viral load. These supercarriers can transmit COVID and are behind superspreader events. >

Ventilation, Ventilation, Ventilation

Respiratory infections like COVID-19 thrive if Indoor air is not refreshed and disinfected. Experts on airborne pathogens have suggestions. >

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