A. Oveta Fuller, Virologist, Associate Professor Microbiology & Immunology, Medical School, U Michigan, Faculty in STEM Initiative-African Studies Center
@DrEricDing Helpful. Thx! Not a vaccine competition, but a humankind pandemic. No one is safe until we can approach low endemic level everywhere. Mitigate exposure-wear masks when w people, keep distance in necessary backdrop of mRNA full vaccine w timely booster AND ONLY gather responsibly.
FDA AMDAC review of Merck’s molnupiravir EUA was 13 yes, 10 no. I voted no. Its 30% efficacy at best, use only by unvaccinated over 18, not pregnant, persons within 5 days of start of symptoms, necessary complete compliance and potential mutagenesis say risk outweighs benefit.
NPR Discussion on vaccine hesitancy among young black people is much needed. Questions should have a trusted safe relevant, “meet me where I am” place to be answered. [email protected]
As pregnancy naturally brings a temporary type of immunosuppressive, vaccination against COVID and booster are love and wisdom in action for mothers, a mother to be and the people around them.
Dr. Fuller talks FDA advisory COVID-19 vaccines and hesitancy. Pleased to connect with student readers of U. Michigan’s daily newspaper. It’s critical to remain informed and attentive in using every prevention for to stop COVID spread, especially now. https://t.co/CltyyEGmtd
The current rate of greenhouse gas pollution is so high that the Earth has about 11 years to rein in emissions if countries want to avoid the worst damage from climate change in the future, a new study concludes. https://t.co/lq5CBumw5K
Wonderfully written, well researched and thoughtful read that provides insightful perspectives on the two pandemics starkly unveiled in 2020. We can better appreciate their place in our collective history. Great journalism!
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