Mar 07 Moderna greenlights new vaccine facility in Kenya, its first in Africa By Associated Press Moderna says it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenya’s government for the drugmaker's first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Africa. Continue reading
Jan 27 How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat diseases like cancer, HIV, autoimmune disorders By Deborah Fuller, The Conversation DNA and mRNA vaccines produce a different kind of immune response than traditional vaccines, allowing researchers to tackle some previously unsolvable problems in medicine. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 7:52 COVID-19 vaccines and children: What you need to know By PBS NewsHour Millions of children over five across America have been vaccinated against the coronavirus – advancing the fight against the pandemic. Still, parents have concerns about potential side effects and possible booster shots. Dr. Sallie Permar, pediatrician-in-chief at New York Presbyterian… Continue watching
Sep 16 There's no evidence COVID-19 vaccines hurt fertility. Here's what's fueling the myth By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas This moment could be an opportunity to address the consequences of leaving pregnant people, women and their unique health concerns out of medical trials and conversations. Continue reading
Apr 02 The powerful technology behind the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas There are lots of different ways to make a vaccine, but the ultimate goal of any shot is to introduce the body to the biological equivalent of a “most wanted” poster so that if the real enemy ever shows up,… Continue reading
Nov 20 Why I decided to be a coronavirus vaccine test subject By John Yang The 50-50 chance of getting either the real thing or a placebo was one of the reasons I applied -- I wanted the real deal. Continue reading