Katherine Wu

staff writer at the Atlanic who covers science

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If the CDC greenlights a new COVID booster, people could start getting shots after Labor Day. But “demand is really weak and tepid,” says one science journalist.

Fall COVID boosters could be here next week. How many actually want it?

If the CDC greenlights a new COVID booster, people could start getting shots after Labor Day. But “demand is really weak and tepid,” says one science journalist.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“Flu is very wily. It shapeshifts a lot faster than the coronavirus we’re dealing with. There are so many strains bopping around all the time.

Got your flu shot? US didn’t have much of a flu season in 2020, but this year could be different

“Flu is very wily. It shapeshifts a lot faster than the coronavirus we’re dealing with. There are so many strains bopping around all the time.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Breakthrough COVID-19 infections — when fully inoculated people get the virus — were expected following the rollout of vaccines.

As COVID breakthrough infections rise, should vaccinated people worry?

Breakthrough COVID-19 infections — when fully inoculated people get the virus — were expected following the rollout of vaccines.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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