The single-dose medication, for treatment of a particular form of malaria, is a new weapon in the war against the deadly illness.
Author: APOORVA MANDAVILLI
Got a Covid Booster? You Probably Won’t Need Another for a Long Time
A flurry of new studies suggests that several parts of the immune system can mount a sustained, potent response to any coronavirus variant.
Younger Americans Benefited Less From Booster Shots Than Older People
Among those under age 50, vaccination even without a booster protected strongly against hospitalization and death, according to new C.D.C. data.
Why Nasal Covid Vaccines May Make Better Boosters
Nasal vaccines under development around the world may make better boosters by stopping the coronavirus in the airways.
Yes, Omicron Is Loosening Its Hold. But the Pandemic Has Not Ended.
With spotty immunity in the population and a churn of new variants, the coronavirus is likely to become a persistent but hopefully manageable threat.
As Omicron Crests, Booster Shots Are Keeping Americans Out of Hospitals
Extra vaccine doses were expected to lower infection rates. But the shots also seem to be preventing severe illness caused by the new variant, the C.D.C. reported.
Scientists Endorse Covid Boosters, But to a Point
Everyone should get a booster shot. In the long run, though, doses every few months aren’t a viable public health strategy, scientists say.