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Health expert weighs in on COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy

KPTV February 08, 2021
In a story questioning the pros and cons of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, Amy Hermesch, M.D., Ph.D., says: “…there’s no scientific reason that we would suspect an mRNA vaccine wouldn’t be safe in pregnancy.”

State offers various ways to sign up for a vaccine

The Lund Report February 08, 2021
Article provides insight into the process for Oregonians 80 and older to sign up for vaccinations, including at community vaccination sites jointly operated by OHSU.

How to get the COVID vaccine in Oregon

KGW-TV February 08, 2021
KGW lays out a step-by-step process for Oregonians 80 and older to sign up for vaccinations, including at community vaccination sites jointly operated by OHSU.

The coronavirus vaccines have shattered expectations

Axios February 08, 2021
In a story describing the many accomplishments that led the world to have several working COVID-19 vaccines in a short timeframe, Mark Slifka, Ph.D., says: “Good funding, great science and great collaboration with the regulatory agencies — that’s how they were able to do something that I didn’t think could be done in a year.”

Why the U.S. is underestimating COVID reinfection

Scientific American February 08, 2021
In a story about cases of reinfection of SARS-CoV-2, Bill Messer, M.D., Ph.D., suggests there may not be a clear-cut return to normal. He says, “I think that it’s more likely that we’re going to learn how to be comfortable living with this new virus circulating among us.”

5 reasons gay men should get the Covid-19 vaccine

Queerty February 06, 2021
In a story laying out “5 reasons gay men should get the Covid-19 vaccine,” Queerty quotes Kevin Winthrop, M.D., M.P.H., assuring that the science behind the vaccines is sound.
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