COVID-19 and Genetic Testing

Last spring, President Joe Biden set a goal for 70% of American adults to be vaccinated in time for July 4th.  As of May 2021, 50% of Americans have been at least partially vaccinated against the disease.  While the feat…

Closing the Vaccine Confidence Gap

After disrupting life everywhere and killing millions globally, the COVID-19 pandemic finally has a cure in the form of several vaccines.  For countries like America to end the pandemic, they need to have 70 to 85% of their population vaccinated. …

FDA Approves Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test

he U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, another antigen test where certain individuals can rapidly collect and test their sample at home.

Misinformation and Facts About the COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine was developed faster than any other vaccine in history. This fast pace has made some people nervous to receive it. On average, vaccines take 10-15 years to develop. The previous fastest vaccines developed were for mumps, which…