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Opinion: We will get vaccinated; you should, too

sstrome@uthsc.edu (Scott Strome) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:37:33 -0600

Based on the data available, in our opinion, the benefits of vaccination against COVID-19 far outweigh the associated uncertainties.

Opinion: UTHSC experts outline hurdles to vaccine

jmccul10@uthsc.edu (Jon McCullers) — Thu, 6 Aug 2020 06:08:02 -0500

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.

Stay-at-home orders may lift, but the threat persists

sstrome@uthsc.edu (Scott Strome) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:47:27 -0500

A true return to pre-COVID-19 life in Memphis will require either a vaccine or the development of herd immunity.

UTHSC experts: Coronavirus likely to infect 30% of us

sstrome@uthsc.edu (Scott Strome) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:17:56 -0500

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.

Coronavirus: What would a pandemic mean for Memphis?

jmccul10@uthsc.edu (Jon McCullers) — Tue, 3 Mar 2020 11:02:49 -0600

Dr. Jon McCullers of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine answers key questions about the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19. Faculty and staff from UTHSC will play a large role in the clinical care of patients with the disease COVID-19 when it reaches Memphis.