Coronavirus Deranges the Immune System in Complex and Deadly Ways
By Liz Szabo
March 4, 2021
KHN Original
Researchers are testing treatments to overcome autoimmune reactions that begin when the body’s defenses respond to the coronavirus.
Journalists Explore Inefficiency and Inequities of Vaccine Rollout
February 5, 2021
KHN Original
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
No importa cuál te toque. Cuando tengas oportunidad, vacúnate contra covid
By Arthur Allen and Liz Szabo
February 1, 2021
KHN Original
Expertos afirman que debes ponerte la primera vacuna autorizada que te ofrezcan. ya que es la forma de comenzar a generar inmunidad colectiva.
When Your Chance for a Covid Shot Comes, Don’t Worry About the Numbers
By Arthur Allen and Liz Szabo
Updated February 28, 2021
Originally Published February 1, 2021
KHN Original
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine that the FDA cleared Saturday was 66% effective overall in preventing moderate to severe covid, while the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines were more than 90% effective. But the numbers aren’t exactly comparable. And all three shots prevent hospitalization and death.
Por qué ni siquiera la presión presidencial podría acelerar las vacunas contra covid
By Liz Szabo and Sarah Jane Tribble and Arthur Allen and Jay Hancock
January 26, 2021
KHN Original
Miles de estadounidenses están muriendo a causa de covid-19, pero los esfuerzos para aumentar la producción de vacunas que potencialmente salvan vidas están en un callejón sin salida.
Why Even Presidential Pressure Might Not Get More Vaccine to Market Faster
By Liz Szabo and Sarah Jane Tribble and Arthur Allen and Jay Hancock
January 26, 2021
KHN Original
Even invoking the widely heralded Defense Production Act to pressure drugmakers wouldn’t overcome vast obstacles.
Activistas antivacunas difunden falsas teorías de que las dosis de covid son letales
By Liz Szabo
January 25, 2021
KHN Original
Los grupos antivacunas están desinformando y difundiendo falsas noticias, lo que amenaza con socavar la campaña de vacunación más grande en la historia de los Estados Unidos.
Anti-Vaccine Activists Peddle Theories That Covid Shots Are Deadly, Undermining Vaccination
By Liz Szabo
January 25, 2021
KHN Original
Thousands of people died shortly after inoculation, but their deaths weren’t related to getting a vaccine.
Covid: 5 razones para seguir usando máscara después de vacunarse
By Liz Szabo
January 15, 2021
KHN Original
Las vacunas se probaron en ensayos clínicos, en los mejores centros médicos, en condiciones óptimas. Pero en el mundo real, suelen ser un poco menos efectivas.
5 Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You’re Vaccinated
By Liz Szabo
January 15, 2021
KHN Original
Vaccination, face coverings and physical distancing are essential parts of a team effort against the coronavirus.
Análisis: expertos desestimaron al coronavirus, hasta que fue demasiado tarde
By Liz Szabo
December 21, 2020
KHN Original
Muchos de los principales especialistas en enfermedades infecciosas subestimaron el veloz brote en sus primeras semanas y meses, asumiendo que Estados Unidos, otra vez, saldría ileso.
First Edition: Dec. 21, 2020
December 21, 2020
KHN Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Many US Health Experts Underestimated the Coronavirus … Until It Was Too Late
By Liz Szabo
December 21, 2020
KHN Original
Scientists learned the wrong lesson from past outbreaks, but Dr. Anthony Fauci doesn’t cast blame.
KHN on the Air This Week
November 20, 2020
KHN Original
KHN and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
‘Breakthrough Finding’ Reveals Why Certain COVID Patients Die
By Liz Szabo
November 13, 2020
KHN Original
Scientists have found that some people have antibodies against parts of their own immune system, allowing viruses to multiply rapidly.
¿Es hora de discutir los potenciales efectos secundarios de las vacunas para COVID? Científicos dicen que sí
By JoNel Aleccia and Liz Szabo
November 12, 2020
KHN Original
Dicen que hay que informar a los consumidores, para que se preparen para efectos secundarios que, en realidad, pueden significar que las vacunas funcionan.
Time to Discuss Potentially Unpleasant Side Effects of COVID Shots? Scientists Say Yes.
By JoNel Aleccia and Liz Szabo
November 12, 2020
KHN Original
From the likelihood of achy, flu-like side effects to the need for two doses, weeks apart, consumers need to know now what to expect when vaccines to prevent COVID-19 roll out.
Científicos advierten que se espera demasiado de una vacuna para COVID
By Liz Szabo and JoNel Aleccia
October 28, 2020
KHN Original
La Casa Blanca y muchos estadounidenses han depositado sus esperanzas de derrotar a la pandemia en una vacuna. Pero científicos advierten que se espera demasiado, y demasiado pronto.
Readers and Tweeters Shed Light on Vaccine Trials and Bias in Health Care
October 28, 2020
KHN Original
Kaiser Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Scientists Warn Americans Are Expecting Too Much From a Vaccine
By Liz Szabo and JoNel Aleccia
October 28, 2020
KHN Original
Some argue that vaccines capable of preventing any COVID-19 symptoms should qualify for widespread use, but others want much larger trials to prove the vaccines can reduce hospitalizations or deaths.