David Olson

Articles by David Olson

The new mRNA flu shot mFlusiva is more effective. Why doctors worry Long Islanders may not get it. - Newsday

Health August 9, 2026

A newly approved flu vaccine that studies show is more effective than others may be in Long Island pharmacies in the coming weeks, but the mRNA technology it uses may unnecessarily scare some people ...

Rising vaccine skepticism worries scientists — and Long Island parents of kids with cancer - Newsday

Health April 18, 2026

Until she started kindergarten in September, 5-year-old Ella Wanderer had lived her life mostly in isolation. Just before turning 2, the Babylon girl was diagnosed with leukemia, and that, along wit�...