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Published: January 11, 2022
Spread cheer, not COVID: Tips for staying safe this holiday season
Here’s how to reduce the risk of COVID infection during gatherings at home and when flying for the holidays
The fault in our stars: Aaron Rodgers reminds us why celebrity shouldn’t trump science
Celebrities can amplify dangerous and disproven myths about the COVID-19 vaccine, says UBC’s Dr. Eric Cadesky
How to make yourself a hard target for communicable diseases
Practices that help slow the spread of COVID-19 can also reduce your risk of the flu, colds and other illnesses
Kids too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? How to keep them safe
UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Dr. Ran Goldman offers tips for parents to protect children who are not yet immunized against COVID-19 in Canada
3 lessons the COVID-19 pandemic can teach us about preventing chronic diseases
Learnings from COVID-19 can improve the prevention of heart disease, diabetes and mood disorders in our communities
Protection provided by COVID-19 vaccination
UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney addresses the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and choosing among them
Life after COVID-19 vaccination
Vaccine researcher Anna Blakney answers questions about travel and transmission after vaccination
COVID-19 vaccinations, pregnancy and kids
A UBC vaccine expert explains why there’s no vaccine for these groups yet
How vaccines work
UBC vaccine expert Anna Blakney explains how vaccines work and what to consider when deciding whether to get vaccinated
Weighing the pandemic’s psychological toll
Worldwide survey seeks input on everyone’s mental health
COVID-19 vaccinations: what you need to know about the second dose
UBC’s Dr. Manish Sadarangani explains why some people are harder to vaccinate
Why new COVID-19 variants are on the rise and spreading around the world
Viruses often change, and some mutations are more alarming than others
Young adults, unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread, now face stress and uncertain futures
Stigma leads to social, health and economic distress
How to boost your mental health over the holidays
Six strategies to help you get through December amid the COVID-19 pandemic
What lies ahead for Fridays for Future and the youth climate movement
The pandemic interrupted climate justice protests, but the youth climate movement is adapting
Why trade restrictions must be eliminated during COVID-19’s second wave
These restrictions could ultimately undermine the fight against COVID-19
How older adults can embrace new routines
Physical distancing has disrupted the lives of many active seniors; here’s how to adapt
Neighbourhood watch: How to help active seniors combat isolation
Community members and organizations can help older adults connect online during the COVID-19 pandemic