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UAB begins COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 12 and over, sets closing dates for several community vaccination sites
UAB’s Sarah Nafziger, M.D., encourages those who have not received their COVID-19 vaccination to get it now before UAB’s sites close. -
Experts say children infected with COVID-19 may not show typical symptoms
A new study shows that children with COVID-19 may not display typical symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, therefore more screening and vigilance are required. -
UAB will offer student COVID-19 vaccinations May 18, June 8 at Bartow Arena
Free Pfizer vaccines will be offered to new and returning students and anyone who meets eligibility requirements. Participants can receive their first or second Pfizer vaccine on either day. -
Mom recovering from COVID-19 meets newborn son for the first time thanks to UAB nurses
Mobile woman gives birth while battling COVID-19. -
Five benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine
UAB experts explain some of the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine. -
Blood supplies are low. Please encourage donation.
Blood shortages are common in the summer months, and COVID-19 has played havoc with usual donation patterns. -
UAB experts: We need more Alabamians to receive COVID vaccine to safely return to normal
UAB has removed all barriers for vaccine administration with no appointments needed at any of its four community vaccination sites. -
UAB Pathology Celebrates Medical Lab Professionals Week
This year April 18-24 is Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, an annual celebration of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists who play a vital role in health care and patient advocacy led by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Celebrations took place throughout the week, including lunches for lab[…] -
New UAB lab expands genomic diagnostic testing
The lab’s clinical expertise combined with the powerful diagnostic capability of its instruments will allow UAB to offer patients increasingly targeted, personalized treatment. -
New Year, New Tools
Better Genomic Diagnostics for Alabama By Christina Crowe QIAGEN QIASYMPHONY SP Sample Preparation/DNA RNA PurificationGenomic diagnostics are poised to play an increased role in precision medicine at UAB and throughout the state, if Alexander “Craig” Mackinnon, M.D., Ph.D., division director,[…]