COVID-19 vaccines remain the best defense against COVID-19. However, no vaccines are 100% effective at preventing illness in vaccinated people, and a small percentage of breakthrough cases are expected, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Breakthrough…

Teammates across UNC Health and the School of Medicine were invited to this Virtual Q&A session to help answer their questions or concerns about the safety and effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday, Aug. 12. Visit to learn more…

Could plant-based vaccines save the world? Scientists say rice, corn, potatoes or lettuce can be used to produce antibodies. Bio-tech firms are already in clinical trials with their plant-based drugs or awaiting approval from health agencies – to combat ebola,…

In the past month alone, COVID-19 infections have increased sixfold in the U.S. But news that the FDA could be moving faster on final approval for one vaccine has some feeling cautiously optimistic. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY from…

Will we ever reach herd immunity? Top doctors say it may never happen. “It’s sad,” said UCSF’s Dept. of Medicine Chair Dr. Bob Wachter. “It’s possible we will never reach herd immunity.” #coronavirus #covid19 #herdimmunity