Leaving some countries without access to vaccines while others hoard supplies could prolong the pandemic, researchers warned, and bring about more transmissible variants capable of escaping the immunity offered by vaccination and infection.
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SoftBank Backs Autism Intervention Startup Opya In Its $15.4 Million Series A
The startup uses a mix of in-person treatments and technology to help as many children under six with autism as possible.
White Americans Receive Greater Share Of U.S. Healthcare Dollars, Study Finds
Average healthcare spending for a white patient was $8,141—more than Hispanic, Black, and Asian patients—highlighting issues of structural racism and discrimination.
Fertility Startup Carrot Raises $75 Million In A Series C Round Led By Tiger Global
The company uses a B2B2C approach to improve accessibility to fertility benefits.
Americans Want A Vaccine Mandate For Domestic Flights—But Here’s Why They Won’t Get It
Two out of three U.S. adults support introducing a vaccine passport for flying, per new research. But some key stakeholders are not on board.
Covid’s Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible
Covid’s Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible
Small Risk Of Mostly Temporary Facial Paralysis After Covid Shots Is Vastly Outweighed By Benefits Of Vaccination, Study Finds
A large Hong Kong study found an elevated risk of developing Bell’s palsy, a rare kind of facial paralysis, after receiving the Sinovac Covid shot but no “significantly increased risk” with Pfizer’s shot, stressing that the benefits of vaccination outw…
Why You Need Proof Of Vaccination On Your Phone—And Easy Ways To Get It
With more places asking you to prove your vaccination status, the simplest solution is already in your hand.
Persuading People To Get Vaccinated For Covid-19 Means Understanding Why They Aren’t
Dr. Joshua Liao explains why overcoming vaccine hesitancy requires empathy.
President Biden Urges Congress To Let Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices
While the pharma industry has developed Covid-19 vaccines in record time, a majority of Americans are fed up with the rising cost of prescription drugs and want relief.
