'Off-label' use is common in medicine – a bioethicist and legal philosopher explain why the COVID-19 vaccines are different
Kids ages 5 to 11 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 following the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use auth
What is herd immunity? A public health expert and a medical laboratory scientist explain
The term herd immunity means that enough of a population has gained immunity to stifle a pathogen’s spread. You can thin
The simple reason West Virginia leads the nation in vaccinating nursing home residents
The urgency of vaccinating nursing home residents is evident in the numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed the lives
Everyday ethics: I'm worried allowing my son to stay with his mom might increase my risk of getting COVID-19
Separated families have to make tough calls over parenting during the pandemic.SanyaSM/E+ via Getty ImagesA lot of peopl
COVID-19 public health messages have been all over the place – but researchers know how to do better
Persuading people to get a COVID-19 vaccine remains a challenge even as more than a 120 million people in the U.S. have
Johnson & Johnson vaccine suspension – a doctor explains what this means for you
Vials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The use of this particular vaccine has been halted temporari
Who's covered by a vaccine mandate? Here's a quick guide to America's patchwork of COVID-19 shot requirements
President Joe Biden’s orders requiring vaccinations for about two-thirds of the U.S. workforce add to a patchwork of vac
How talking about the coronavirus as an enemy combatant can backfire
Big, tough and strong is only helpful when you’re fighting other people.Sergi Rodriguez Lopez/EyeEm via Getty ImagesWe s
Evidence shows that, yes, masks prevent COVID-19 – and surgical masks are the way to go
Do masks work? And if so, should you reach for an N95, a surgical mask, a cloth mask or a gaiter?Over the past year and
People gave up on flu pandemic measures a century ago when they tired of them – and paid a price
Picture the United States struggling to deal with a deadly pandemic.State and local officials enact a slate of social-di
