Dr Elizabeth Mann appeared recently on BBC Woman's Hour to discuss offering low-dose Covid vaccines to children aged between 5-11 years in all four nations of the UK. You can listen to her appearance here Related...
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COVID: why T cell vaccines could be the key to long-term immunity
Prof Sheena Cruickshank has written for The Conversation on the challenges posed by the Omicron variant of Covid-19 and how developing T-cell vaccines may be the key to unlocking long-term immunity from Covid: Many of the vaccines designed to date – including...
The impact of the Omicron variant on Manchester and staying safe over Christmas – BBC Radio Manchester
Our Director Prof Tracy Hussell appeared on BBC Radio Manchester with Michelle Dignan this morning to discuss the Omicron variant, the impact on cases within Manchester, the risks posed to the NHS, the cut to self-isolation to 7 days for those with a negative test...
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...
