Long term effectiveness of the COVID vaccine.
On The Conversation, Professor Sheena Cruickshank writes that while COVID vaccine effects wane over time, they still prevent death and severe illness. Sheena says: “This, really, is the most important goal of vaccination – to stop people getting...
The fall of COVID.
Dan Davis, Professor of Immunology at the University, is one of several experts to give their take on the pandemic to The Daily Mirror. He says it won't be over by October and we need to wait and see whether opening up in this way strongly affects viral transmission...
What the pandemic means for children’s immunity in the long term.
Professor Tracy Hussell speaks on the BBC World Service’s Health Check on what the pandemic means for children’s immunity in the long term. Prof Hussell understands concerns but feels there won’t be a big impact.Outlet: BBC World Service Related...
Spread of COVID-19 variants heightens debate over extra vaccines.
Professor Sheena Cruickshank is quoted in a South China Morning Post piece about coronavirus vaccines – she says richer nations should share their vaccines with poorer ones, as this will protect them as well as helping others.Outlet: South China Morning Post Related...
COVID lockdowns and the impact on our immune systems.
On BBC Radio 4's Inside Health, Professor Tracy Hussell talks about COVID lockdowns and the impact on our immune systems. Outlet: BBC Radio 4 Related Contact Us +44 (0) 161 306 6000 Find Us The University of ManchesterOxford RdManchesterM13...
Comments on plans to remove the quarantine process for travellers who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
On BBC Radio Manchester news bulletins, Prof Tracey Hussell comments on new plans from the government to remove the quarantine process for travellers who have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine. Prof Hussell says the vaccine doesn’t prevent infection, but...
The risk of increasing coronavirus infections following the easing of restrictions.
In the Independent, Prof Sheena Cruickshank says the combination of ventilation, physical distancing, and mask wearing has a “massive effect” on transmission of viruses. She adds that ceasing to encourage, support, and legislate these actions leaves us “at a real risk...
COVID vaccines: combining AstraZeneca and Pfizer may boost immunity – new study.
Prof Tracy Hussell has written for the Conversation, on the effectiveness of combining different types of COVID-19 vaccine in patients. Prof Hussell says preliminary data appears to show that it is not only safe, but also potentially more effective at creating...
The COVID-19 vaccine may temporarily affect the timing of menstrual cycles.
On BBC Radio Manchester, Prof Tracey Hussell said the COVID-19 vaccine may affect the timing of menstrual cycles, but this was a temporary change, and would not affect the different processes that maintain the womb during pregnancy.Outlet: BBC Radio Manchester Related...
Reluctance to allow unrestricted travel for UK citizens.
On ITV News at 10, Prof Sheena Cruickshank said that, due to the high levels of the Delta variant of coronavirus circulating in the UK, many European countries are still reluctant to allow unrestricted travel to British nationals. Outlet: ITV News Related...
