You might have received a COVID-19 vaccine shot in your arm, but what about your nose? Scientists are exploring a new way to boost your immune system by giving a second vaccine dose through your nose. This two-step process starts with an initial shot in your muscle, like the vaccines you're already
Science has a trust problem. It’s not just about vaccines, but anything that feels mysterious or scary. Take vaccines, for instance. They’re a miracle, but who wants to be poked with a weakened germ? It’s all about trust. Recently, a big vaccine skeptic, Robert F Kennedy Jr, was nominated for a top
Science is losing people's trust, and it's a big problem. A doctor once saw a kid have a seizure right after getting a vaccine. The mom was scared, even though the vaccine wasn't the cause. This shows how trust is key when it comes to things like vaccines. Recently, someone who thinks vaccines are b
This fall, BC kids have been hit hard by viruses. Schools reopened during a COVID surge, and since then, kids and their families haven't stopped getting sick. RSV and flu rates are high, and many parents feel like they're living on a sickness rollercoaster. Last year's "immunity debt" idea, blaming
Vaccination inequities are a global concern. Innovations like thermostable vaccines could greatly improve vaccine access in countries like Côte d'Ivoire. These heat-resistant vaccines need less cold storage, making them easier to deliver. However, stakeholders in Côte d'Ivoire don't fully recognize
The world is still grappling with COVID, though vaccines and natural infections have provided some protection. The virus isn't as deadly as it once was, but it's always changing. Scientists need to keep a close eye on it. Five years ago, people in Wuhan, China, got sick with a new virus. We don't k
It's been five years since the world met COVID-19 for the first time. The journey began in Wuhan, China, and no one could forecast the global storm it would unleash. By now, over 20 million lives have been lost to the virus, according to estimates. Experts suspect the virus made the leap from animal
Five years after health officials first learned about the mysterious pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China, it's hard to believe how much has changed. The World Health Organization (WHO) got its first clue on December 31, 2019. Experts soon realized that the virus, later named COVID-19, would spread like
When the COVID-19 vaccines were first announced, they sparked a lot of debate. Most studies focused on misinformation on social media, but not much was said about how mainstream and alternative news sources talked about the vaccines. To fill this gap, researchers used cognitive network science and n
Ever wondered what makes an influenza vaccine appealing to Aussies? A recent study dug into this by asking people who have gotten the flu shot in the past five years and plan to get it again. The study used a approach called a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE), where participants were given three dif
