Phaedra
Blood Donations in Times of COVID-19
Since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in December 2019, the pandemic has had a significant impact on several sectors of the...
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Nicole
Jul 13, 2022
COVID-19 and Microbiome: Friend or Foe?
The human microbiota refers to the microorganisms (like bacteria, fungi, and archaea) living in our gut, skin, and respiratory tracts,...
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Hedi
Jun 4, 2022
Brief History of mRNA Vaccine Development
The development of conventional vaccines takes 1-15 years, while the COVID-19 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines – Pfizer and Moderna – took...
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Maria
May 29, 2022
Is COVID-19 Over?
In the past few weeks, more and more countries are lifting the mask measures which might seem contradictory. Is the pandemic finally...
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Dominique
May 20, 2022
The Skewed Global Vaccine Distribution
Since the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020, there have been around 11 billion doses jabbed in people from 184...
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Nicole
Apr 29, 2022
Long-Term Immunity for COVID-19
After more than two years living in a pandemic, we all have heard about the role of antibodies* to grant us immunity. If you want to read...
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Nicole
Apr 22, 2022
Decoding the AstraZeneca Vaccine
In previous posts, we have decoded the J&J vaccine as well as the mRNA vaccines (you can find more information here and here). Now, the...
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Renard
Apr 14, 2022
How do COVID-19 Rapid Tests Work ?
After two years living in a pandemic we all have probably done at least one COVID-19 test. Although at the beginning molecular tests...
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Renard
Apr 6, 2022
How do COVID-19 PCR Tests Work?
At this point in the pandemic, I think it is safe to say that most people have done at least one COVID test. But have you ever found...
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Nicole
Mar 11, 2022
Omicron: The Good and Bad News.
Omicron was first reported on November 25, 2021. Even after several waves of the pandemic, at a time when a considerable proportion of...
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Phaedra
Mar 3, 2022
Does the Vaccine Protect from Long-COVID?
In our previous posts, we have discussed “What is Long-COVID?” and “Who gets Long-COVID?” Take a look at them for more information on...
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Phaedra
Feb 18, 2022
Who gets Long-COVID?
In last week’s post, we described long-COVID and the various symptoms that arises. However, there is still an important question that...
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Phaedra
Feb 10, 2022
What is Long-COVID?
COVID-19 has been the headline of world news since 2019 and continues to be a major part of it to this day, especially due to the...
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Renard
Feb 4, 2022
Why is it Important to Vaccine Children Against COVID-19?
Even though children generally suffer only from mild symptoms after being infected by COVID-19, according to UNICEF, as of December 2021,...
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Adrian
Jan 28, 2022
How Many Ways can a Virus Spread?
The viral life cycle is completely dependent on its host, both for protection and survival. Exposed to the outside environment most...
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Nicole
Jan 20, 2022
COVID-19 Treatments After Being Infected
Although vaccination is the most powerful method to prevent the viral spread and severe disease, it is also important to develop...
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Nicole
Jan 13, 2022
MYTH VIII: Use of Ivermectin for COVID-19
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic agent, typically used to treat head lice, parasitic worms, or some skin problems (e.g., rosacea). In 2020,...
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Phaedra
Jan 6, 2022
MYTH VII: MMR Vaccine Causes Autism
Last week we debunked the myth about vaccines causing autism due to mercury, you can read the post here. This week, we approach yet...
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Dominique
Dec 30, 2021
If the Vaccine is so Effective, why are Vaccinated People Still Getting COVID-19?
As new variants continue to surge (check this post for more information), the growing number of stories mentioning vaccinated people...
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Phaedra
Dec 17, 2021
MYTH VI: Mercury in Vaccines Causes Autism
Vaccines have been our “saving grace” ever since their discovery, and with technological and medical advancement, even more so. If you...
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