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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!
REJUVENATION AND REPAIR: HOW STEM CELLS ARE CHANGING HEALTHCARE
Stem cells have the potential to change the face of healthcare. How can we generate these cells in the lab? This article gives a brief overview of induced pluripotent stem cell technology and how this can be applied to treat patients.