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October 11, 2022
Typically, the fall and winter months are times when sickness increases and spreads more easily. . This has been the case with respiratory viruses, especially influenza and, more recently, COVID-19. The good news is there are things you can do to help protect yourself and others. Here’s how...
September 21, 2022
La coagulación de la sangre es una conocida complicación de la infección por SARS-CoV-2. El doctor Yazan Abou-Ismail, MD, un hematólogo en University of Utah Health, se especializa en trastornos de la coagulación y las hemorragias, aquí responde algunas preguntas sobre la asociación de los coágulos de sangre con COVID-19 y ciertas vacunas.
September 16, 2022
Blood clotting is a well-recognized complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection. U of U Health hematologist, Yazan Abou-Ismail, MD, answers questions about the association of blood clots with COVID-19 and certain vaccines.
September 07, 2022
Mammography screening is safe for all women who have received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster shot. Yet women should pay attention to the timing of their COVID-19 vaccine shots and breast cancer screenings.
July 29, 2022
La ola de Omicron no ha terminado. Y la variante más reciente puede ser la cepa más contagiosa del virus SARS-CoV-2 hasta ahora. La subvariante BA.5 es ahora la cepa predominante del COVID-19 en los Estados Unidos.
The Omicron wave of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is not over. And the newest variant may be the most contagious strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus yet. The BA.5 subvariant is now the predominant strain of COVID-19 in the United States.
July 07, 2022
COVID-19 vaccines are now available for young children in the U.S. who are six months to five years old. This table compares the two COVID-19 vaccines authorized for this age group.
June 23, 2022
Children ages 6 months and older can now get a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn how the vaccine can help protect your child and others from COVID-19.
April 25, 2022
A second COVID-19 booster shot is now recommended for certain individuals. This fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine series will continue to protect individuals from serious illness, hospitalization, and death from SARS-CoV-2.
February 16, 2022
Information about COVID-19 is constantly evolving. U of U Health sets the record straight on some of the myths about COVID-19 vaccines.
February 02, 2022
Pregnancy has its own unique challenges and stresses. Throw in a COVID-19 pandemic and the situation becomes even more challenging for pregnant people and their families.
January 14, 2022
There are two types of COVID-19 tests, but what is the difference and which one is best to use? This blogs explains the difference and which test to use if you have COVID-19 symptoms.
January 07, 2022
We now know masks are one of the best ways we can protect ourselves and others against the COVID-19 virus. But with onset of the new Omicron variant, researchers are discovering that not all masks are created equal. Since the Omicron variant is highly transmissible, doctors say you may need to re-think which mask you wear in public.
January 06, 2022
Emily Spivak, MD, associate professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Utah Health, answers common questions about monoclonal antibody therapy for COVID-19.
January 03, 2022
Now that hundreds of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in the U.S., an abundance of safety data has been collected. While this data shows that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at helping prevent infection, extremely rare adverse reactions can occur.
December 20, 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, scientists and researchers around the world have been working to find ways to help slow down transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Due to advancements in science and technology, there is at least one highly effective way to help prevent severe sickness, hospitalization, and death from the virus—COVID-19 vaccines.
December 01, 2021
Different versions, or variants, of the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) continue to emerge around the world. As scientists work to learn more about these variants and how they may impact the United States, here is what is currently known about COVID-19 variants.
November 16, 2021
As of today, more than 263 million people ages 12 and over have been safely vaccinated in the U.S. Although younger children are less likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, statistics show why pediatricians and University of Utah Health experts support the vaccine for younger children.
November 12, 2021
Just like everyone else, older adults deserve to be able to safely enjoy spending time with those who matter most to them. Hear from our geriatricians on the importance of getting vaccinated.
October 15, 2021
Por lo tanto, la pregunta sigue siendo: ¿es necesario vacunarse si ya ha contraído el virus y recuperado de la enfermedad COVID-19? Los expertos en salud de la Universidad de Utah, junto con los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC), dicen que sí.
August 06, 2021
Some people are not getting the protection they need because they think myths about the COVID-19 vaccines are true. U of U Health presents eight simple tips to help distinguish COVID-19 vaccine fact from fiction.
July 22, 2021
With just weeks left of summer break, pediatricians and infectious disease doctors at University of Utah Health are urging parents to vaccinate eligible children before they head back to school to protect them from getting infected with COVID-19. Experts agree that COVID-19 vaccinations are the best way to protect children from getting the virus and spreading it to other children, family, friends, teachers, and people in the community.
June 01, 2021
The impact of COVID-19 among older adults in Utah looks a lot different today than in the fall and early winter of 2020. The number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have dramatically dropped among adults aged 70 and older since February 2021 following the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. More than 80 percent of older adults have now been vaccinated in Utah.
May 07, 2021
The CDC and the FDA recommended restarting use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on April 23, 2021, after a temporary pause. After carefully reviewing the data, the CDC and FDA determined that the benefits of getting the J&J vaccine far outweigh potential risks.
April 14, 2021
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC recognized face masks, physical distancing, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick as important tools in helping reduce the spread of Sars-CoV-2. Combined with COVID-19 vaccines, these practices will help reach herd immunity and eventually get us back to “normal.” But it’s too early to relax now.
April 09, 2021
Vaccinations for COVID-19 are becoming widely available with the goal of achieving “herd immunity”—a point at which enough people are immune to COVID-19 that the virus can no longer spread. As immunity continues to build at different rates in different places, what do we need to know as we wait for the nation and the world to reach full herd immunity?
March 26, 2021
All Utahns 16 years and older are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Utah. University of Utah Health encourages everyone to get vaccinated to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and bring an end to the pandemic. All COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness from COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.
March 09, 2021
With three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S., selecting one might seem difficult. U of U Health infectious disease specialist Sankar Swaminathan, MD, explains why the best vaccine is the first one that is made available to you.
February 23, 2021
Getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is a big step toward protecting yourself, your family, and your friends from the virus that causes this potentially deadly disease. But as well as the vaccine works, we still have a long way to go before we can shop, socialize, and travel without using face masks and practicing social distancing. Here are a few reasons why.
February 17, 2021
Folks who've gotten through a COVID-19 infection might naturally question whether they need to get a coronavirus vaccination when their turn comes. Experts say they really need the shot anyway, because even after having COVID they might be vulnerable to reinfection.
January 22, 2021
The risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and experiencing severe illness increases with age. According to the CDC, older adults are at the highest risk of getting infected with COVID-19 and suffer the most severe outcomes.
January 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty and worries among vulnerable populations, including pregnant people. While pregnant people were not included in the initial COVID-19 vaccine studies, research has found the benefits of getting vaccinated against the virus far outweigh any potential risk with the vaccines.
December 11, 2020
Older adults are at greater risk of hospitalization or dying if diagnosed with COVID-19. As Utah continues to see high transmission rates during the holidays, it’s more important now than ever to protect those who are most vulnerable to the virus.
December 09, 2020
University of Utah Health is preparing to receive and distribute COVID-19 vaccines while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). The vaccines will be rolled out in phases and provided based on availability.
March 10, 2020
Fever, cough, and shortness of breath are all potential symptoms of both influenza and COVID-19. So how does someone know if they have the flu or the COVID-19 virus?
February 25, 2020
Our world was a much scarier place before vaccines. Polio, tetanus, and diphtheria are all among the afflictions that used to be major concerns for people everywhere. While these diseases do still exist, their infection rates and impact have been reduced to the point where most of us hardly give them a thought. That peace of mind is the result of vaccines.
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