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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!
IMMUNE PRIVILEGE: THE EYES HAVE IT
How does your immune system protect vulnerable parts of your body like your eyes? It gives these special parts immune privilege.
APPENDIX: WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR?
Curious to know what the purpose is of your appendix? Your appendix isn’t just a waste of space. It works with your immune system to keep you healthy and your gut happy
CYTOKINES: DEADLY STORMS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The word “storm” might make you think of thunder and lightening, or maybe floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. These storms can cause a lot of damage and led to 2,143 injuries and 522 deaths in 2015. However, there is another kind of storm, a much deadlier storm, that in past, killed more people than WWII. This deadly storm is called a cytokine storm.