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Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 cases clear more quickly, less likely to spread infection over time
For immediate release: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Boston, MA – People who are vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2 but get breakthrough infections may be less likely to spread the virus because they shed it for a shorter period than unvaccinated…
Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants are most likely to increase pandemic severity
Delta-like SARS-CoV-2 variants are most likely to increase pandemic severity, according to a new study.
Symposium explores health lessons learned from the pandemic
The John B. Little Symposium focused on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and how to better apply them to the next major disease outbreak.
Vaccine researcher Kizzmekia Corbett wins top honor for federal service
Harvard Chan School's Kizzmekia Corbett has been named a “Federal Employee of the Year” for conducting groundbreaking vaccine research while working at the National Institutes of Health.
How to pick which booster shot to get
Harvard Chan School's Asaf Bitton offered advice on choosing a COVID-19 vaccine booster.
WHO’s historic recommendation for malaria vaccine spurs hope
The long and at times faltering fight against malaria hit a turning point this week when the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a broad rollout of a vaccine that protects against Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite globally…
Clear communication key to fostering trust in COVID-19 guidance
Harvard Chan School's Jay Winsten offers a critique of recent communications about COVID-19 boosters, as well as advice on how health officials can improve their messaging.
Kizzmekia Corbett is just getting started
She played a key role in developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Now at the Harvard Chan School, she’s turning to the pathogens that may spark the next pandemic.
Finding community in Boston Vaccine Day
September 23, 2021—Keona Wynne wasn’t sure if people were going to show up. For months, she and a team of volunteers had worked in their spare time—weekends and nights, between work meetings and classes—to organize Boston Vaccine Day,…
Understanding the new recommendations on COVID-19 boosters
In this Q&A, Eric Rubin discusses the FDA advisory panel vote on recommendations for COVID-19 boosters.
