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The Reform for Resilience Commission has a lofty goal—to help ensure healthier and resilient growth everywhere amid dire global threats such as COVID-19 and climate change.
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COVID-19 vaccines may cause small changes in menstrual cycles, but those changes are temporary, according to preliminary results from the Apple Women’s Health Study.
A multidisciplinary approach to eradicating malaria
Public health leaders from around the world gathered at Harvard University for a week-long course to learn the latest developments from experts and discuss new strategies for eradicating malaria.
‘Ring vaccination’ could help stem monkeypox spread
Vaccinating a “ring” of people around an individual infected with monkeypox could be effective in curbing the spread of the disease, according to some experts.
Tracking and responding to the global monkeypox outbreak
Bill Hanage discusses the current state of the monkeypox outbreak and efforts to control disease spread.
Stricter federal guidelines on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water pose challenges
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Adverse events rare with both Moderna, Pfizer vaccines
Both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines for COVID-19 are very safe and strongly recommended, according to a new study.
‘Ebola hunter’ Jean-Jacques Muyembe receives Harvard honorary degree
Jean-Jacques Muyembe, a Congolese microbiologist who leads public health emergency responses in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), including for COVID-19, is one of Harvard University’s honorary degree recipients for 2022.
Perspective: Tobacco messaging holds lessons for COVID-19 vaccine campaigns
Public health campaigns to reach individuals undecided about COVID-19 vaccination can model their strategies on successful messaging about tobacco, according to Harvard Chan School experts.
