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Tag: Vaccination and Immunization
In Israel, Infections Drop Sharply After One Shot of Vaccine
Initial studies show a significant drop in infections and hospitalizations after just one dose, and very few cases after two. Experts caution that the results are preliminary.
In U.K., Concern Grows Over Vaccine Hesitancy Among Minority Groups
There are increasing calls to prioritize people of color, who have been harder hit by the coronavirus. But for some of them, a mistrust of the authorities has fed into anxieties about the shots’ safety.
An Organ Recital, With a Coronavirus Shot
Salisbury Cathedral is joining Britain’s vaccination drive, and its organists are providing a musical accompaniment. They’re even taking requests.
A Look at Past Vaccine Drives: Smallpox, Polio and the Swine Flu
As governments begin rolling out the biggest vaccine drives in history, a look at mass vaccination campaigns of the past offers insight into mistakes.
Is the Covid-19 Vaccine Effective Against New South African Variant?
Vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech effectively protect recipients. But in a worrying sign, they are slightly less effective against a variant found in South Africa.
China Wanted to Show Off Its Vaccines. It’s Backfiring.
Delays, inconsistent data, spotty disclosures and the country’s attacks on Western rivals have marred its ambitious effort to portray itself as a leader in global health.
In Crises, Vaccines Can Be Stretched, but Not Easily
Shortages of shots for yellow fever, polio and other diseases have led to innovative solutions even in very poor countries.
If Poor Countries Go Unvaccinated, a Study Says, Rich Ones Will Pay
A failure to distribute the Covid-19 vaccine in poor nations will worsen economic damage, with half the costs borne by wealthy countries, new research shows.
New Virus Variant May Be Somewhat Deadlier, U.K. Warns
The evidence on the fatality rate is worrisome but not yet solid, scientists said. It contrasts with news that Britain is vaccinating its people at a promising pace.