A COVID vaccine for kids A COVID vaccine for kids Jeff Gerber, who is heading the clinical trial of the Moderna vaccine in kids under 12 at CHOP, speaks with Penn Today about the trial and why getting children vaccinated is so essential.
Pfizer wants to give you a booster shot—but experts say it’s too soon Penn In the News MIT Technology Review Pfizer wants to give you a booster shot—but experts say it’s too soon John Wherry of the Perelman School of Medicine said the existing COVID-19 vaccines appear to be holding up, even without booster shots. “Severe infections, hospitalizations and deaths are being observed almost entirely in unvaccinated populations, even for the delta variant,” he said. The long view on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy A creative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, not to scale. As of mid-July, the virus has sickened more than 186 million people worldwide and more than 4 million people have died from it, according to the World Health Organization. Globally, more than 3.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered. (Homepage image: NIAID) The long view on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy Penn researchers weigh in on the regulatory and scientific efforts to track COVID-19 vaccines. Will COVID-19 change science? Past pandemics offer clues Penn In the News Science Will COVID-19 change science? Past pandemics offer clues David Barnes of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about COVID-19 and how pandemics can shape policy. While the 1918 flu was somewhat forgotten, HIV/AIDs has had a lasting impact. The difference, Barnes said, “was activists who were organized and persistent, really beyond anything our society had ever seen.” Vaccine conversations go door-to-door Canvasser Yuhnis Syndor, 57, speaks to Cristal LaTorre, 35, about the vaccine in West Philadelphia, PA, on May 20, 2021. (Image: Penn Medicine Service in Action) Vaccine conversations go door-to-door Canvasser with the West Philadelphia Vaccine Street Team Pilot Program go door to door to dispel misinformation and show their neighbors that vaccination is safe, by example. Pandemic preparedness, three years early Participants in the first PennDemic, which took place in 2018, lay out a timeline of the “outbreak.” Two additional simulations have since taken place, with one more scheduled for this coming fall. Q&A Pandemic preparedness, three years early In a Q&A, team members behind the outbreak simulation PennDemic discuss how the exercise, now in its fourth iteration, equipped an interdisciplinary group of grad students for COVID-19 and beyond. Pfizer suggests booster shots will be needed this year, but government officials say science will dictate the timing Penn In the News The Washington Post Pfizer suggests booster shots will be needed this year, but government officials say science will dictate the timing E. John Wherry of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the debate over COVID-19 booster shots. “Current vaccination seems to be largely ‘holding,’” he said. “But the companies seem to suggest that their continued follow up of their trial patients shows concerning levels of waning of immunity. Not much of these data from the companies are publicly available yet. I agree that we need as much independent data and assessment as possible on this topic.” Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed Penn In the News The New York Times Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said workplace mandates may be necessary in order to achieve higher COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. “If the federal government does it, there’s going to be a ton of backlash. It’s going to be a political event,” he said. “If private industry does it, it’s like, ‘OK, that’s private industry, that’s what we’re founded on.’” Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors As COVID-19 vaccines have become available to the general public and vaccination rates began to slow, there has been a boom in incentives for receiving the vaccine across the United States. CHIBE’s Kevin Volpp investigates the trend. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester As Penn looks forward to a fully in-person campus experience for the fall semester, this summer will be a period of transition as faculty, staff, postdocs, and students navigate evolving public health measures while returning to campus in a way that helps keep the community safe. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester Penn Today looks at guidelines for those on campus this summer, what members of the community can expect as they return to campus, and the role that vaccines have in safely resuming in-person activities. Load More
The long view on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy A creative rendition of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, not to scale. As of mid-July, the virus has sickened more than 186 million people worldwide and more than 4 million people have died from it, according to the World Health Organization. Globally, more than 3.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered. (Homepage image: NIAID) The long view on COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy Penn researchers weigh in on the regulatory and scientific efforts to track COVID-19 vaccines.
Will COVID-19 change science? Past pandemics offer clues Penn In the News Science Will COVID-19 change science? Past pandemics offer clues David Barnes of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about COVID-19 and how pandemics can shape policy. While the 1918 flu was somewhat forgotten, HIV/AIDs has had a lasting impact. The difference, Barnes said, “was activists who were organized and persistent, really beyond anything our society had ever seen.” Vaccine conversations go door-to-door Canvasser Yuhnis Syndor, 57, speaks to Cristal LaTorre, 35, about the vaccine in West Philadelphia, PA, on May 20, 2021. (Image: Penn Medicine Service in Action) Vaccine conversations go door-to-door Canvasser with the West Philadelphia Vaccine Street Team Pilot Program go door to door to dispel misinformation and show their neighbors that vaccination is safe, by example. Pandemic preparedness, three years early Participants in the first PennDemic, which took place in 2018, lay out a timeline of the “outbreak.” Two additional simulations have since taken place, with one more scheduled for this coming fall. Q&A Pandemic preparedness, three years early In a Q&A, team members behind the outbreak simulation PennDemic discuss how the exercise, now in its fourth iteration, equipped an interdisciplinary group of grad students for COVID-19 and beyond. Pfizer suggests booster shots will be needed this year, but government officials say science will dictate the timing Penn In the News The Washington Post Pfizer suggests booster shots will be needed this year, but government officials say science will dictate the timing E. John Wherry of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the debate over COVID-19 booster shots. “Current vaccination seems to be largely ‘holding,’” he said. “But the companies seem to suggest that their continued follow up of their trial patients shows concerning levels of waning of immunity. Not much of these data from the companies are publicly available yet. I agree that we need as much independent data and assessment as possible on this topic.” Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed Penn In the News The New York Times Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said workplace mandates may be necessary in order to achieve higher COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. “If the federal government does it, there’s going to be a ton of backlash. It’s going to be a political event,” he said. “If private industry does it, it’s like, ‘OK, that’s private industry, that’s what we’re founded on.’” Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors As COVID-19 vaccines have become available to the general public and vaccination rates began to slow, there has been a boom in incentives for receiving the vaccine across the United States. CHIBE’s Kevin Volpp investigates the trend. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester As Penn looks forward to a fully in-person campus experience for the fall semester, this summer will be a period of transition as faculty, staff, postdocs, and students navigate evolving public health measures while returning to campus in a way that helps keep the community safe. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester Penn Today looks at guidelines for those on campus this summer, what members of the community can expect as they return to campus, and the role that vaccines have in safely resuming in-person activities. Load More
Vaccine conversations go door-to-door Canvasser Yuhnis Syndor, 57, speaks to Cristal LaTorre, 35, about the vaccine in West Philadelphia, PA, on May 20, 2021. (Image: Penn Medicine Service in Action) Vaccine conversations go door-to-door Canvasser with the West Philadelphia Vaccine Street Team Pilot Program go door to door to dispel misinformation and show their neighbors that vaccination is safe, by example.
Pandemic preparedness, three years early Participants in the first PennDemic, which took place in 2018, lay out a timeline of the “outbreak.” Two additional simulations have since taken place, with one more scheduled for this coming fall. Q&A Pandemic preparedness, three years early In a Q&A, team members behind the outbreak simulation PennDemic discuss how the exercise, now in its fourth iteration, equipped an interdisciplinary group of grad students for COVID-19 and beyond.
Pfizer suggests booster shots will be needed this year, but government officials say science will dictate the timing Penn In the News The Washington Post Pfizer suggests booster shots will be needed this year, but government officials say science will dictate the timing E. John Wherry of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the debate over COVID-19 booster shots. “Current vaccination seems to be largely ‘holding,’” he said. “But the companies seem to suggest that their continued follow up of their trial patients shows concerning levels of waning of immunity. Not much of these data from the companies are publicly available yet. I agree that we need as much independent data and assessment as possible on this topic.” Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed Penn In the News The New York Times Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said workplace mandates may be necessary in order to achieve higher COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. “If the federal government does it, there’s going to be a ton of backlash. It’s going to be a political event,” he said. “If private industry does it, it’s like, ‘OK, that’s private industry, that’s what we’re founded on.’” Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors As COVID-19 vaccines have become available to the general public and vaccination rates began to slow, there has been a boom in incentives for receiving the vaccine across the United States. CHIBE’s Kevin Volpp investigates the trend. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester As Penn looks forward to a fully in-person campus experience for the fall semester, this summer will be a period of transition as faculty, staff, postdocs, and students navigate evolving public health measures while returning to campus in a way that helps keep the community safe. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester Penn Today looks at guidelines for those on campus this summer, what members of the community can expect as they return to campus, and the role that vaccines have in safely resuming in-person activities. Load More
Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed Penn In the News The New York Times Biden calls for door-to-door vaccine push; experts say more is needed PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel said workplace mandates may be necessary in order to achieve higher COVID-19 vaccination rates in the U.S. “If the federal government does it, there’s going to be a ton of backlash. It’s going to be a political event,” he said. “If private industry does it, it’s like, ‘OK, that’s private industry, that’s what we’re founded on.’” Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors As COVID-19 vaccines have become available to the general public and vaccination rates began to slow, there has been a boom in incentives for receiving the vaccine across the United States. CHIBE’s Kevin Volpp investigates the trend. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester As Penn looks forward to a fully in-person campus experience for the fall semester, this summer will be a period of transition as faculty, staff, postdocs, and students navigate evolving public health measures while returning to campus in a way that helps keep the community safe. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester Penn Today looks at guidelines for those on campus this summer, what members of the community can expect as they return to campus, and the role that vaccines have in safely resuming in-person activities.
Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors Vaccine lotteries and beyond: What motivates healthy behaviors As COVID-19 vaccines have become available to the general public and vaccination rates began to slow, there has been a boom in incentives for receiving the vaccine across the United States. CHIBE’s Kevin Volpp investigates the trend.
What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester As Penn looks forward to a fully in-person campus experience for the fall semester, this summer will be a period of transition as faculty, staff, postdocs, and students navigate evolving public health measures while returning to campus in a way that helps keep the community safe. What to expect as Penn transitions to a fully in-person fall semester Penn Today looks at guidelines for those on campus this summer, what members of the community can expect as they return to campus, and the role that vaccines have in safely resuming in-person activities.