Vaccine Development - NIH is developing a universal vaccine that mimics natural immunity, potentially effective against various mutations, including coronaviruses and flu [1][2] - mRNA vaccines may be useful for some illnesses, including cancers, but trials for upper respiratory infections were cancelled [1] Political Implications - Extremist views on both sides regarding COVID-19 vaccines may alienate moderate voters [3][4] - Gutting funding for vaccine development could confuse middle America voters who saw the COVID-19 vaccine as a good idea [4]

The Food and Drug Administration is allowing Juul, the brand widely blamed for sparking the teen vaping trend, to keep its ecigarettes on the market. That decision, announced late last week, concludes a multi-year review that left the products in limbo. Juel is celebrating the move, but others are criticizing it, including Democratic Senator Dick Durban of Illinois, who claims the company ignited a youth vaping epidemic and is calling on FDA Commissioner Dr.. Marty McCary to reverse the decision. Dr.. McCar ...