Total 28 Posts
COVID boosters to be sold on the high street
4 min read
With COVID boosters expected to cost Β£100 when they go on sale in UK pharmacies, there are concerns about whether this will put people off getting the jab.
Vaccine hesitancy is one of the greatest threats to global health β and the pandemic has made it worse
4 min read
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in childhood vaccinations worldwide, contributing to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Tackling misinformation will be a big part of addressing vaccine hesitancy.
Why the UK needs to rethink its decision to stop COVID boosters for young and healthy people
5 min read
Going forward, the majority of individuals residing in the United Kingdom will only be able to achieve immunity to the virus causing COVID-19 by contracting the virus itself.
How anti-vaccine misinformation hampers the conversation about genuine vaccine injuries
5 min read
The COVID vaccination programme had saved 19.8 million lives globally. Yet anti-vaxxers distract the discussion over vaccine injuries with comments promoting anti-vaccine tropes, misinformation, and abuse.
How COVID-19 actively suppresses and evades your immune system β Part 1
7 min read
How the COVID virus works and how it hides from T-cells and Natural Killer immune cells to evade your immune system. How it also flies under the radar to reinfect you, whether you are vaccinated or not.
Six common COVID myths busted by a virologist and a public health expert
5 min read
Almost three years into the pandemic, myths and misinformation about COVID-19 remain widespread. Letβs debunk some common misconceptions about COVID.
Things everyone should know about COVID-19 (Part 1: Immune System)
8 min read
With poor public health messaging, the general public doesnβt seem to know some important things about how COVID-19 and the immune system actually work.