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How to improve your immune system
Since the start of the pandemic people have been turning to Google to figure out how to keep healthy and fight off COVID-19. In fact,...
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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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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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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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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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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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Nicole
Oct 7, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine: Do we Need a Third Dose or Booster Shot?
Lately, there are worries regarding the longevity of the COVID-19 immunization. A recent preprint study (one that has not been reviewed...
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Nicole
Jun 9, 2021
The Vaccinations Arms Race: A Race Against the Flu Virus
In the book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the Red Queen said to Alice: “My dear, here we must run as fast as we can, just to stay in...
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Nicole
Jun 1, 2021
Herd Immunity and SARS-CoV-2
Those who are not vaccinated could be protected by those who are immunized: This protection is called Herd Immunity. This concept is...
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Nicole
May 27, 2021
Herd Immunity: Protecting Others by Vaccinating Yourself
In a population filled with vulnerable individuals, the introduction of a new virus* results in the rapid spread and infection to...
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Maria
May 19, 2021
Can you Still Spread COVID-19 After Vaccination?
After over a year of masks, hand-washing, and social distancing, the current rate of vaccination is a relief. So far, Pfizer-BioNTech and...
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Diana
May 12, 2021
A Brief Journey Through the Immune System
Within the human body, there are approximately 37 trillion cells that work every day to maintain their balance. These cells are...
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Nicole
Apr 20, 2021
Decoding the COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine
SARS-CoV-2 is an RNA virus that causes COVID-19. Among the many questions regarding the new SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, one of the most pressing...
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Nicole
Apr 5, 2021
Grandma and the Mask
“Grandma already got the vaccine… So why does she still have to wear the mask?” asked a child to their mother. “She’s only got one dose...
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