I Was a Polio Pioneer, and I Can’t Wait to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
As a child during the polio epidemic, I never imagined my life might be saved twice by vaccines
As a child during the polio epidemic, I never imagined my life might be saved twice by vaccines
When enough of the population is vaccinated, the virus has a hard time finding new people to infect, and the epidemic starts dying out.
Changes in societal behavior that benefit public health occur in fits and starts – and never fast enough for the individuals who fall victim before society comes around
African Americans need to take the COVID-19 vaccine to protect their health, but if African Americans don't take the vaccine, the nation will never get to herd immunity
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a public health pediatrician whose research exposed the Flint, Michigan, water crisis, answers questions about the vaccine
Many viruses spread more easily in the winter, and buttoning up your overcoat won't necessarily protect you
As the greatest vaccination effort in the history of the country begins, your place in line could depend on what you do and where you live
With the COVID-19 vaccine on the way, it's crucial to understand why certain communities are reluctant to get vaccinated — and how to earn their trust
An infectious disease pharmacist and professor share their insights on vaccinating kids for COVID-19
Socioeconomic barriers lower vaccine access in marginalized communities
Given the resistance to vaccines, we need a multifaceted campaign led by allies in health care and other sectors, including trusted community leaders.
Thanks to widespread vaccinations, millions are saved from once-deadly diseases
Increasing public trust in vaccines may help keep millions of Americans safe and healthy
Vaccination rates dropped by as much as 60% in some parts of the country due to COVID-19. It's time to get back on track
The effectiveness of herd immunity is a hotly debated topic. Time to separate fact from fiction