mRNA vaccine beats infection for key defense against COVID
Stanford Medicine researchers have shown that prior SARS-CoV-2 infection reduces killer T cells’ response to vaccination. These cells are crucial for eliminating the virus from the body.
Wastewater could be key to tracking more viruses than just COVID-19
Researchers have developed methods for using wastewater to track the levels of various respiratory viruses in a population. This can provide real-time information about virus circulation in a community.
Nasal injections could treat COVID-19-related smell loss
In a trial led by Stanford Medicine researchers, more than half of patients with persistent smell loss saw improvement with injections of platelet-rich plasma.
Specific steps, including the bivalent booster and testing after travel and gatherings, can help protect community members against COVID-19. Free rapid test kits are available for faculty, staff, postdocs, and students.
Children as young as 6 months can now receive the Pfizer BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines. Grace Lee, professor of pediatrics, answers frequently asked questions about vaccines for young children.
