Curating the week in wellness June 28–July 2, 2021: Vaccines promise long-term immunity, the myth of office collaboration, and more
The week’s essential content and fresh industry pickings for those dedicated to employee well-being.
Greetings to you, wellness pros!
We hope you enjoy this week’s collection of thought-provoking articles, savvy tips and takeaways.
As always, please get in touch with any ideas, suggestions or feedback on how we can serve you better. We are grateful for all the excellent work you do.
1. Vaccines offer ‘years’ of protection against COVID-19.
A new study shows the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines could shield against COVID-19 for longer than expected.
As The New York Times reports, “The study consisted of 41 people who received two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, and the researchers extracted samples from lymph nodes of 14 participants. They found that 15 weeks after the first dose, the number of memory cells that recognized the coronavirus had not declined.”
These findings lead scientists to believe that vaccines could offer protection against COVID-19 for years, but that “boosters” may be required for older people and those with compromised immune systems.
Become a Ragan Insider member to read this article and all other archived content.
Sign up today
Already a member? Log in here.
Learn more about Ragan Insider.