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Experts: Try to avoid painkillers before or after COVID vaccine
Experiencing mild fever, chills, headache, or fatigue from the COVID-19 vaccine means that your immune system is kicking in the way it’s supposed to, according to experts.
A North Dakota community’s struggle with COVID
Atul Gawande wrote about sharp divisions among residents of Minot, North Dakota regarding how to deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
Consistent, transparent messaging key to effective COVID communication
The “Designated Driver” campaign—which helped shift the culture of drinking and driving in the U.S.—may offer lessons on how to convince people to take safety precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to its architect, Jay Winsten of Harvard…
Applying the lessons of COVID-19
Factors that contributed to the rapid pace of COVID-19 vaccine development could be applied to future epidemics and other global health challenges, according to an article co-authored by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s David Bloom.
Ensuring safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines for vulnerable populations
Although COVID-19 vaccines have begun reaching people around the world, challenges remain to ensuring that the vaccines help those who are most vulnerable, according to an article co-authored by experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Already vaccinated? Keep masking up anyway.
Atul Gawande was quoted on COVID-19 vaccines, wearing masks, and other pandemic-related topics in several media outlets.
The Big 3: Ensuring equity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Research scientist Rebekka Lee discusses how best to ensure that COVID-19 vaccines are distributed equitably in Massachusetts.
After a long pandemic year, experts look to the future
Harvard Chan School experts offer advice on how the new Biden administration can best tackle the pandemic.
Assessing the effectiveness of public health ads
Public health advertising that incites fear is often less effective than messaging that provides clear steps about staying healthy and saving lives, according to experts.
Overcoming the initial challenges of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Howard Koh, Harvey V. Fineberg Professor of the Practice of Public Health Leadership, discusses the initial challenges of COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the U.S. and the need for a “one government” approach.
