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Expert Available to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers are meeting Tuesday to discuss Pfizer’s request for authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11. If the FDA approves it, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent advisory…
The Controversy Over Vaccine Mandates For U.S. Workers
Doron Dorfman, associate professor in the College of Law, was quoted by MedPage Today and Fortune about vaccine mandates. In the MedPage Today article, Dorfman discussed the vaccine mandate for workers, and religious exemptions. He said, individuals must “provide reasonable accommodation to employees…
The Variety of Memes On the Internet and the Emotions They Elicit
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted by Mashable, “Choose your memes carefully. They might change your mood.” Phillips explained, ‘COVID discourses overlap with other political views, like…
Understanding the Current COVID Data and Remaining Committed to Good Public Health
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: You have likely noticed the very positive data and trends reported on the Syracuse University COVID dashboard over the past several weeks. I call your attention to a few important data points: The number…
Why would governors fight vaccine mandates?
This week, the Republican governors of Texas and Florida challenged the coronavirus vaccine mandates put forth by President Joe Biden. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning any entity in the state from enforcing a vaccine mandate. Florida…
Schedule Your Flu Shot–Patient Portal Open!
Dear Students and Families: Through Oct. 29, the Barnes Center at The Arch is offering flu shot appointments every weekday to help students meet the flu shot requirement before the start of the spring 2022 semester. You can schedule an…
Will the Pandemic Ever Truly End? Syracuse Professor Weighs in
David Larsen, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at Falk College, was interviewed by WBFO Buffalo/WRVO Oswego for the story “Hospitalization rates becoming the new key indicator as the pandemic continues.” Larsen discussed the persistence of the Coronavirus, saying,…
Iowa focuses on masks as coronavirus deaths rise
Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Associated Press story “Iowa focuses on masks as coronavirus deaths rise.” Kushner discussed many people’s distrust in the current U.S. administration, saying, “people in…
Should Healthcare Workers Receive Religious Exemptions For Vaccines?
Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Rochester Times Union story “How does religious exemption to vaccine work?” Professor Thompson discussed how religious exemptions to vaccinations like the one for…
Make Your Flu Shot Appointment Today!
Dear Students and Families: As shared last week, the Barnes Center at The Arch will host flu clinics throughout October. To provide students with convenient access to the flu vaccine, appointments will be available every weekday beginning Monday, Oct. 11,…