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10 amazing health stories you may have missed in 2021
Here are some medical stories that really wowed us this year.
Flu shot may be a 'bad match' for dominant strain
The shots should still help prevent severe disease.
HPV vaccine slashes cervical cancer rates by 87% among women in the UK
The HPV vaccine reduced cases of cervical cancer by 87% among women in the U.K. who received the vaccine when they were 12 or 13 years old, according to a new study.
Should you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?
Many people will now be able to "mix and match" COVID-19 booster shots — that is, get a different COVID-19 vaccine for a booster, the FDA announced Wednesday (Oct. 20).
Which COVID-19 vaccine has the lowest rate of breakthrough infections?
Hints in the data suggest the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has the most breakthroughs, while Moderna has the least.
Pfizer and Moderna vaccines may provide years of protection from COVID-19
The mRNA vaccines will likely provide protection against the coronavirus for years if it doesn't evolve significantly, a small new study suggests.
Novavax's COVID-19 shots are 90% effective, company reports
The shots are 100% effective against moderate and severe infections.
Should 12-year-olds get the COVID-19 vaccine?
The benefits of vaccinating young people against COVID-19 outweigh the risks, experts say.
