Building Good Trust in the Science of Vaccines
During the pandemic, Geraldine Bradshaw, a school principal in Durham, North Carolina, volunteered for a clinical trial that tested one of the COVID-19 vaccines. She says her students inspired her to do so and she in turn wanted to inspire African Americans like herself. “It gave me the power to help pave a way for […]
“Keep Up The Rates” Campaign Encourages Vaccination Amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our health and well-being beyond the damage caused by the virus. In nearly every community, elective surgeries have been postponed, and routine care has been delayed. Amid closed healthcare offices and clinics, compounded by fear of contracting COVID-19, routine vaccinations have declined significantly across all age groups, with demand plummeting […]
SHOULD CHILDHOOD VACCINATION BE MANDATORY?
Vaccines have been the most effective, cheapest, and safest way to fight contagious diseases and protect the vulnerable ones for years. But when we talk about making vaccination mandatory, we could be making a mistake. Far from being beneficial, orders and obligations can promote an anti-vaccine culture and increase vaccination opposition. Yes, vaccination protects both […]
US Could Have Enough Doses To Fully Vaccinate 300M Americans By Summer’s End, Biden Says
President Joe Biden announced on May 4, 2021, that the United States could have enough doses of COVID-19 vaccines to fully vaccinate 300 million Americans by the end of the summer. This announcement comes as the country continues to ramp up its vaccination efforts, with more than 250 million doses already administered across the country. […]