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BABY FACE(BOOK)
Anti-vaxxers are nearly as old as vaccines themselves. What were they arguing about back in the 1800s? Well, pretty much the same things that anti-vaxxers argue about today. In Part 3 of the COVID Vaccines miniseries, we’ll discuss the historical anti-vaxx movement and why modern anti-vaxxers have found their home on social media.
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE? LET’S BE OBJECTIVE.
These days, there is a lot of misinformation circulating about vaccines. In part 1 of our COVID-19 vaccines miniseries, we learned about your body’s immune response to vaccines, how each type of COVID-19 vaccine works, and what it means to be approved by the FDA. Here, in part 2, we’ll break down the numbers - what does it mean to be 95% effective? Is one vaccine better than the others? Are COVID-19 vaccines actually safe? What is my risk of side effects?
VAC-CINE IT ALL BEFORE
As more and more people get vaccinated for COVID-19, life is finally beginning to return to normal. But with a lot of misinformation circulating, many people still hesitant about getting the vaccine. Why are there so many different COVID-19 vaccines? Which vaccine should I get? Have these vaccines been tested? Are there dangerous side effects? In this three-part series, we’ll explain the science and statistics behind COVID-19 vaccines so you can feel confident and informed when you hop in line!
DO YOU FEEL THE BURN? THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOUR SPICE TOLERANCE
New research shows that genetics and personality play a much bigger role in our spice tolerance than the taste receptors on our tongues.