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Despite some early bumps, the arrival of the first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine was celebrated this past week by those who've been caring for patients since the early days of the pandemic.

We answer listener questions related to the two new COVID-19 vaccines.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with science writer and medical ethicist Harriet Washington about the factors that contribute to vaccine skepticism among communities of color and ways to address them.

A CDC panel recommends that people over 75 and front-line essential workers should be prioritized as the next group to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nadine Gartner, founder and executive director of Boost Oregon, about how to talk to people who may be resistant or afraid to get a coronavirus vaccine.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen about the science behind the coronavirus vaccines.

The attack killed one Iraqi civilian and caused damage to the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad as well as surrounding residential areas. No embassy personnel were hurt.

During a pandemic, doctors make hard choices about who gets care. Federal law says they can't rule out someone based on disability or age. But some worry the decisions are made behind closed doors.

The president-elect will join a group of political leaders who are sharing photos and videos of themselves receiving a shot in order to boost the public's confidence in the vaccines.

The new charges follow decades of work by Justice Department leaders aimed at investigating and prosecuting those responsible for 270 deaths.