“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 […]
It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate — Get Your Flu Vaccine Today
When you see “Get Your Flu Vaccine Here” signs and banners after November outside pharmacies and in doctor’s offices, you might think, “Isn’t it too late for that? “The answer is “No!””Flu season typically peaks in January or February and can last as late as May,” says Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Surgeon General of the U.S. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building 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 […]
The history of vaccination: benefits, dangers, and prejudice
With more than 2.5 billion vaccine doses worldwide to combat the continuing COVID – 19 pandemic, vaccination remains one of the enduring medical practices that prove to work. However, the history of vaccination actually dates back to humankind’s attempts to shield themselves from persistent illnesses like polio and smallpox. As early as 3,000 years ago, […]