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Why aren’t the unvaccinated getting their shots?

Vaccine risks and concerns about side effects were the primary reasons why people remain unvaccinated, according to a U.S. study by researchers from Northeastern and several partner institutions. Those who are vaccine willing are almost equal in number to those strongly vaccine resistant, the survey found.

by Peter Ramjug September 16, 2021

Healthcare workers are getting vaccinated, but more still need convincing, US survey finds

A U.S. study finds 27 percent of healthcare workers were unvaccinated as of early summer, posing a risk to sick and elderly patients. The low employee vaccination rate in one Kentucky nursing home “provided the kindling” for an outbreak that killed two patients, researchers from Northeastern and several partner institutions said.

by Peter Ramjug August 18, 2021

Child is held by parent while getting vaccinated

Here’s why parents are hesitant about vaccinating their kids

Parents of unvaccinated children cite insufficient testing and long-term health effects as the chief reasons behind their skepticism of COVID-19 vaccinations, according to a new U.S. study by researchers from Northeastern and several partner institutions.

by Peter Ramjug August 12, 2021

How false information could be affecting COVID-19 vaccination rates

People who believed popular COVID-19 vaccine myths on social media had a higher chance of being unvaccinated than those who flagged the postings as false, researchers from Northeastern and several partner institutions report in a new U.S. study.

by Peter Ramjug August 10, 2021

Feelings about others’ vaccination status run hot and cold, US survey finds

A frustrated public is beginning to draw a line between the vaccinated and unvaccinated, researchers from Northeastern and several partner institutions report in a new U.S. study.

by Peter Ramjug August 6, 2021

Public support for mandatory vaccinations grows, US survey shows, but holdouts remain deeply skeptical of the shots

The surging Delta variant ignites growing support for mandatory vaccinations, but it’s not enough to convince the unvaccinated, researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers report in a new U.S. study.

by Peter Ramjug August 3, 2021

Man wearing a mechanical claw on his right arm

Nimble robotic arms that perform delicate surgery may be one step closer to reality

Northeastern researchers have discovered a way to reduce the friction that causes stiffness in robotic arms. New technology makes the arms lighter and more graceful, offering hope for remote surgery and other applications where safety is paramount.

by Peter Ramjug July 23, 2021

Daughter waits to get vaccinated while her father stands nearby

Mothers remain more resistant than fathers to COVID-19 vaccines for their kids, U.S. survey shows

New research conducted at the start of the summer finds parents less hesitant than they were in the winter about vaccinating their children against the coronavirus, but younger mothers' resistance has barely budged, according to a U.S. survey by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers.

by Peter Ramjug July 20, 2021

A user explores the SaluTemp website on a smartphone.

A class project inspired this healthcare device to solve a common drug storage problem

Theodora Christopher and Anastasia Mavridis are developing a temperature-sensing device that can help patients store their medications safely. Their startup, SaluTemp, has received an inaugural $5,000 Innovator Award from Northeastern’s Women Who Empower inclusion and entrepreneurship initiative.

by Ian Thomsen July 15, 2021

A new wave of COVID-19 infections is surging through Africa. These students want to help.

Africa just marked its worst pandemic week ever. Vaccine shipments to the continent are rolling out slowly. The new president and vice president of Northeastern’s African student club are trying to figure out the best way to lend a hand.

by Peter Ramjug July 12, 2021