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How does Pfizer’s "90% effective" COVID-19 vaccine work?

Pfizer made a big news splash, but is their mRNA vaccine a silver bullet?

Don't bank on herd immunity to save us from COVID-19

The best way forward is to use quality research to shape policy

What are the advantages of an mRNA vaccine for COVID-19?

They're easier to manufacture than traditional vaccines, but scientifically their history is checkered

Pregnant women must get their flu shots to help avoid future influenza epidemics

The flu virus treats the altered immune systems of pregnant individuals as its training ground to get stronger, making vaccination an imperative