Paula Cannon

Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at Keck School of Medicine of USC

Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at Keck School of Medicine of USC

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The current COVID surge is “short, sharp, and fast,” says microbiology and immunology professor Paula Cannon. She adds that it’s moving toward “endemic” status, like measles and mumps.

Omicron surge is spreading fast but could end fast, says immunologist

The current COVID surge is “short, sharp, and fast,” says microbiology and immunology professor Paula Cannon. She adds that it’s moving toward “endemic” status, like measles and mumps.

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“It may be that we start to look at boosters once every five or 10 years. Of course, I could be wrong, and we could need them every year.

COVID boosters could provide lasting immunity and spare LA from winter surge, says USC immunologist

“It may be that we start to look at boosters once every five or 10 years. Of course, I could be wrong, and we could need them every year.

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“Even vaccinated people are more at risk because we are being exposed to COVID-infected people in our daily lives, and the vaccines are not 100% protective,” says USC virologist Paula…

As young people go unvaccinated, they’re putting vaccinated people at higher risk, says virologist

“Even vaccinated people are more at risk because we are being exposed to COVID-infected people in our daily lives, and the vaccines are not 100% protective,” says USC virologist Paula…

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