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“When we create such effective solutions, people forget how serious the problems were.” That’s the case with the many diseases we’ve virtually eliminated with vaccines. The number of people vaccinated against a disease also lowers the reproduction number of a virus. That means, the more people are vaccinated, the more quickly and effectively we can […]
Read it »Pandemics are inevitable. But a combination of science, technology, and healthy public policy can help us get ahead of the next one. Bill Gates explains how.
Read it »The mRNA vaccines that combat covid were developed and approved very quickly. This led a lot of people to believe that they couldn’t be safe. The truth is that the technology behind mRNA vaccines has been developed over decades of work.
Read it »We hear that we need to keep our hands clean to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. The most important part of washing hands is using soap. But why? How does soap actually kill a virus like coronavirus?
Read it »You may have heard a lot of opinions on masks. This video uses science to debunk myths that have been spread about masks.
Read it »Every vaccine can have side effects. Scientists who work most closely with vaccines emphasize that when a vaccination makes you feel sick, it’s not a bad sign. Once you understand why vaccine side effects happen, you might be happy to get them. Learn more!
Read it »Take a look inside the fascinating development of the vaccines that are combating a global pandemic. How did scientists move so quickly to fight this disease? Learn the answers.
Read it »The COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines. This is a new type of vaccine in human history and they can be developed more quickly than other vaccines. Are you curious how they work?
Read it »This video will show you how respiratory illnesses, like covid, are spread. It will also show you how masks can slow the spread of those viruses.
Read it »There’s no way to escape the word “pandemic” this year. So what is one? And what is the difference between an “epidemic” and a “pandemic.” Find out in this short video.
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