Opinion: We will get vaccinated; you should, too
Based on the data available, in our opinion, the benefits of vaccination against COVID-19 far outweigh the associated uncertainties.
Scott Strome
Dr. Scott Strome is the Robert Kaplan Executive Dean of the College of Medicine and vice chancellor for clinical affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
There are 9 articles by Scott Strome :
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December 2020
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Opinion
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August 2020
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Guest Column
Guest ColumnistsOpinion: UTHSC experts outline hurdles to vaccine
The data on inducing COVID-19 immune responses are promising, but it is not clear yet whether this will result in limited protection, modest protection or complete protection from either infection or disease. As we know from influenza vaccines, even partial protection may have benefit.
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July 2020
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Guest Column
Guest ColumnistsFacing the coronavirus with facts, not fear
While we see days with alarmingly high numbers of cases, we must focus on the overall trends – trends that demonstrate the acceleration of this disease is rapid, but it is not as precipitous as might be suggested by viewing a single data point.
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June 2020
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Guest Columnists We watched in horror, now let’s rekindle King’s dreams
Few of us who are not black have truly seen the lack of understanding captured by the pervasive question on social media: “Why are they so mad?”
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May 2020
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Guest Column
Guest ColumnistsThere was one live graduation event at UTHSC; that reflects its importance
The ceremony was small, it was held outdoors, and everyone was wearing masks – masks that did nothing to dampen the beautiful and poignant sentiments occupying this space.
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Guest Column
Guest ColumnistsHere’s a proven way to prevent the spread of coronavirus
Yes, covering your nose and mouth with a mask is annoying. Yes, it causes your glasses to fog. Yes, it makes communication more difficult. And yes, it stops the spread of disease.
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April 2020
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guest column
Guest ColumnistsUTHSC dean: Current COVID antibody tests aren’t always correct
Ask your doctor if the test you’re taking is specific to COVID-19 and have him or her review with you its limitations, particularly if the test is not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Guest Columnists Stay-at-home orders may lift, but the threat persists
A true return to pre-COVID-19 life in Memphis will require either a vaccine or the development of herd immunity.
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March 2020
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Guest Columnists UTHSC experts: Coronavirus likely to infect 30% of us
The virus is already widespread in the United States, so travel bans and school closures will not stop the virus or prevent individuals from eventually being infected. The most reasonable argument for doing so is to prevent a surge in severe cases that might overwhelm area health systems.
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