Vaccines
FDA Panel Endorses Updated Covid Boosters Targeting Omicron Subvariants
Updated vaccines will target both virus strains that dominated in the past and current Omicron subvariants
Universal Flu Vaccine Enters Clinical Trials in Humans
The test will inoculate 100 volunteers with a vaccine that protected mice from lethal doses of six different flu strains
Poliovirus Found in London Sewage
No cases have been reported and the overall risk to the public is low, but public health officials are urging vaccination
What You Need to Know About the History of Monkeypox
Mired in misconception, the poxvirus is endemic in certain African countries but was rarely reported in Europe and the U.S. until recently
FDA Says Both Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines Are Effective for the Youngest Children
A panel of experts is set to vote Wednesday on whether the agency should authorize the use of the vaccines for little kids
FDA Advisers Recommend Novavax’s Covid-19 Vaccine for Use in Adults
The vote of support is a step forward for the long-in-production protein-based vaccine that may be a different option from current mRNA-based vaccines
Why Did It Take 35 Years to Get a Malaria Vaccine?
The parasite’s complex biology played a role in the delay, but experts say there was also a lack of urgency and funding
Should Traditional Vaccines Be Used in the Global Fight Against Covid?
Researcher Maria Elena Bottazzi says such vaccines may be key to protecting individuals in middle- and low-income countries
Rabid Fox and Her Kits Euthanized After Nine People Were Bitten on Capitol Hill
Bite victims included a reporter and a U.S. congressman
Pfizer Seeks Authorization of a Second Covid-19 Booster for Older Americans
The request comes after mounting evidence that protection from three shots has faded with time, especially against the Omicron variant
What the History of Science and Religion Reveals About Today's Divisive Covid Debates
A new Smithsonian book and exhibition explores the ongoing conflicts and reconciliations between faith and technology in American life
Six Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccination in Children
Experts share the latest research and advice about protecting kids
The Unsung Heroes Who Ended a Deadly Plague
How a team of fearless American women overcame medical skepticism to stop whooping cough, a vicious infectious disease, and save countless lives
Seven Things to Know About Covid-19 and Pregnancy
From the effect of vaccines on a baby's immunity to whether Covid-19 can cause stillbirths, experts weigh in with helpful information and advice
Seven Key Questions About Omicron Answered
As the variant spreads and more studies have been done, experts share what they know
U.S. Sets Record With Over 1 Million New Daily Covid-19 Cases
Experts credit the recent surge to the spreading omicron variant and a lag in case reporting over the holidays
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2021
Thrilling discoveries, hurdles in the fight against Covid and advancements in space exploration defined the past year
The CDC Now Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Over J&J
The decision comes after more evidence linking the Johnson & Johnson shot to a rare blood clotting syndrome
Six Questions About Waning Immunity to Covid-19 Answered
Experts weigh in on when a reduced immune response occurs and how boosters can help restore defenses
What Experts Do and Don't Know About the Omicron Covid-19 Variant
Scientists have dubbed Omicron a “variant of concern,” but warn against panic
