Tag results for: Viruses
Should pregnant women get the COVID-19 vaccine? Will it protect against asymptomatic infections and mutated viruses? An immunologist answers 3 questions
I am a physician, and I just got my first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.William Petri, CC BY-SAThis week I was vac
How the coronavirus escapes an evolutionary trade-off that helps keep other pathogens in check
Viruses walk a fine line between severity and transmissibility. If they are too virulent, they kill or incapacitate thei
How many people get ‘long COVID’ – and who is most at risk?
A few months ago, a young athletic guy came into my clinic where I’m an infectious disease physician and COVID-19 immuno
Dangerous bacteria is showing up in school water systems, reminding all buildings closed for COVID-19 to check the pipes
As schools cautiously reopen for the fall semester, several have discovered potentially harmful bacteria in their water
Coronavirus cases are growing exponentially – here's what that means
In the U.S., scientists stress that the number of coronavirus cases has been growing exponentially. In ordinary speech,
Pollen can raise your risk of COVID-19 – and the season is getting longer thanks to climate change
Exposure to pollen can make you more susceptible to COVID-19, and it isn’t just a problem for people with allergies, new
Subscribe to our magazine
