Apoorva Mandavilli

Pulitzer Prize-winning science and global health reporter at The New York Times

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The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

Shingles to brain damage: Americans report COVID side effects

The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

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In a few weeks, COVID will likely rise nationwide due to holiday travel and gatherings. Teams are working on a universal COVID vaccine, but funding is in short supply.

Universal COVID vaccine: Scientists are working but lack funding

In a few weeks, COVID will likely rise nationwide due to holiday travel and gatherings. Teams are working on a universal COVID vaccine, but funding is in short supply.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

For those who might want to get a booster just to be safe, UCSF's Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says doing so might be more trouble than it’s worth. “I can definitely understand that worry.

COVID boosters: Should you get a third shot, who’s eligible and when?

For those who might want to get a booster just to be safe, UCSF's Dr. Peter Chin-Hong says doing so might be more trouble than it’s worth. “I can definitely understand that worry.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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