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'Immunity passport' might be our ticket back to normal

December 9, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

The fantastic news about the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines has led many to ask when things will return to normal.

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Volunteers to purposefully get COVID-19 to help you

November 25, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

It may seem crazy, but in some clinical trials volunteers are purposely infected with diseases like the flu, cholera and malaria. These types of trials are referred to as challenge studies.

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When will a COVID-19 vaccine be ready for children?

November 11, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

A frequent question we get is when will children be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Volunteers vital in finding effective COVID-19 vaccine

August 19, 2020 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

Several vaccine candidates against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have entered the final clinical trials required for licensure. The primary goal of the trials is to test the vaccine candidates’ effectiveness and gather further information on safety.

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COVID-19 vaccine research moves to fast lane

July 21, 2020 • 11:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

The excitement is palpable as the first two SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates enter the homestretch for Food and Drug Administration licensure.

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Well-designed studies filter truth from hype

June 23, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

In this installment of their popular column, Drs. Megan Berman and Richard Rupp explain why high quality studies are necessary when researching drugs and their usage. The highest quality are randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies, according to the doctors.

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Understanding roles vaccination, immunization play in our lives

June 9, 2020 • 8:00 a.m. by Drs. Megan Berman & Richard Rupp

In this column, Megan Berman and Richard Rupp discuss the meaning of the terms vaccination and immunization.

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