Tag: Covid

COVID-19: The Perfect Time For a New Job?

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought surprises and difficulties for many of us. Adjusting to the new rules and regulations which guide our daily routines has taken some getting used to. Dealing with all of this has thrown a spanner in the works that nobody imagined we would be contending with at all, never mind still wrestling with as we progress through the beginning months of 2021. It has for me however, also provided a new job and with it a unique opportunity to train and grow as a scientist amid the pandemic.

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Why You Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Long Term Effects of a COVID Vaccine.

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Very often, I find myself hearing the same problems brought up about a popular science topic and thinking about how many times I will have to produce an answer to that problem. Very rarely has it been quite as bad as recently. With the introduction of the new COVID vaccines into circulation, and the imminent vaccination of thousands, people have been somewhat concerned about aspects of the vaccine. In this article, I plan to address the topic of long term effects and why it shouldn’t stop you getting vaccinated.

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The COVID Herd Immunity Strategy

For almost everyone currently not in hibernation, COVID-19 is without a doubt the most discussed and apparently controversial topic on the go. From social media to the political discussions of Westminster, everyone is having their say. Regardless of position, what it is, is prime opportunity to witness science in action. I’d like to spend some time picking apart the idea that herd immunity is the best strategy moving ahead.

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