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A COVID refresher as cases continue to riseUAB Infectious Diseases experts continue to urge the public to get vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.UAB and Children’s of Alabama join Pediatric Pandemic NetworkThe Pediatric Pandemic Network will coordinate in future efforts to ensure that local and national responses to pandemics and disasters properly address the needs of children, adolescents and families.Kimberlin shares information about COVID vaccinations for children 5 and younger
Get information on COVID vaccinations for children 5 and younger, such as how soon a child can be vaccinated following an infection with COVID-19, dosage requirements, the negative impact of the virus on children and more in these YouTube videos — perfect for sharing on social.
UAB School of Public Health to help allocate rapid COVID-19 tests to Alabama schools and summer programsAlabama schools, summer programs and camps can request rapid COVID-19 tests from the CDC through the UAB School of Public Health’s K-12 COVID-19 testing program.Study shows greater increase in depression and anxiety in minorities during the pandemicWhile the mental health of many Americans worsened during the pandemic, a recent UAB study found the increase in depression and anxiety symptoms was greatest within Black, Hispanic and Asian communities.Evusheld provides additional protection for immune-compromised patients against COVID-19Many people who are immunocompromised will not fully develop the appropriate antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, but there is hope in the form of an alternative treatment.Similar rates of COVID-related acute kidney injury found in early adolescents and older adults, study showsCOVID-related acute kidney injury peaked in 10- to 15-year-olds and 70- to 75-year-olds, suggesting age is not the sole determinant in severity of illness from COVID-19.Learn fundamental concepts of epidemiology from UAB public health expertsThe virtual webinar will explore the importance and helpful tools that entail accuracy and transparency of pandemic news.COVID-19 breakthroughs, personalized medicine at scale and thousands of quality jobs in Birmingham: Southern Research prepares for its next 80 yearsSouthern Research has 400 full-time employees, brings in $80 million in revenue and has an annual economic impact of $150 million.Facemasks: materials, fit and filtration during the COVID-19 pandemicUAB infectious diseases expert will discuss mask fit, filtration and effectiveness during the coronavirus pandemic in a free webinar Feb. 17 from noon-1 p.m.RESPECT-UP grant looks at multiple factors surrounding COVID-19 testing in underserved communitiesThe COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the disparities in health and health care access faced by underserved communities.Dialing through the surges: COVID contact-tracers face burnout but stay motivatedBianca and Kelvin Ume have been pulling double duty throughout the pandemic: working as contact tracers while juggling full-time jobs, Bianca as a UAB medical and MBA student and Kelvin as an ICU nurse.
Nurse plays pivotal role in combating overdose deaths through new Naloxone initiativeUAB’s Know Overdose Initiative seeks to educate, identify and prescribe Naloxone for individuals who have been identified as high risk for overdose.
Heroic efforts of UAB emergency department nurses recognized by Alabama State Nurses AssociationUAB received statewide nursing awards, including two Nurse Legion of Honor medals, Outstanding Healthcare Organization and State Outstanding Nurse Educator.UAB patient uses his story to encourage 250 people to get vaccinated against COVID-19After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.Alabama CEAL study finds evidence of vaccine hesitation due to mistrustThe study concluded that participants were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to mistrust, fear and lack of information.
UAB to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 — find out how to sign upAppointments are encouraged and can be made by visiting uabmedicinevaccine.org or calling 205-975-1881 for assistance.CORD awarded supplement grant to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural AlabamaCORD will develop educational modules for students in grades 4 through 6 in Perry County, Alabama, to equip students and their families with accurate information about COVID vaccines.When should you schedule your COVID-19 booster before holiday travel?Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?
RECOVER post-COVID study to enroll participants from the Deep SouthThe effort led by UAB is projected to receive $17 million from NIH to support up to four years of patient follow-up.UAB Athletics, ADPH to host vaccine clinic outside Protective Stadium on Oct. 23The Alabama Department of Public Health is partnering with UAB Athletics as part of their KICK COVID program to host a vaccine clinic Saturday, Oct. 23, at Protective Stadium.Delta variant increases risk of adverse outcomes in pregnant women, new UAB study showsNew study from UAB women’s health, infectious diseases and pediatric experts show increase in morbidity and adverse outcomes in pregnant patients caused by the Delta variant.Feeling COVID rage? Five strategies for managing pandemic angerUAB clinical psychiatrist Megan Hays walks through five strategies that can be used to manage pandemic anger and burnout.
COVID-19 vaccines now strongly recommended for pregnant womenThe Delta variant poses a new threat to pregnant women. UAB women’s health and infectious disease experts discuss the effects of COVID-19 and the vaccines on pregnancy.
COVID-19 vaccines and men’s reproductive healthUAB’s Adam Baumgarten, M.D., shares more on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for men.
UAB Athletics partners with Jefferson County Department of Health to Kick COVID-19COVID-19 vaccines will be available through the JCDH at UAB’s first home football game.UAB Addiction Recovery helps patients stay sober despite COVID isolationVideoconferencing software has helped address lower treatment rates and higher numbers of overdoses during the pandemic, but it has also made it easier for family members to stay connected to their loved one’s recovery journey.Exposed to COVID-19 ... What is next?Learn what you need to do if you have been exposed to COVID-19.
UAB opening vaccination sites in Hoover and WylamTo schedule an appointment, visit UABMedicineVaccine.org, or call 205-975-1881 for assistance.
Help shorten the surge and safely celebrate Labor DayUAB public health expert: Masking in Alabama during the Labor Day weekend could prevent at least 3,500 and as many as 6,000 COVID-19 cases in Alabama the following week and help end the surge.
What’s new with COVID-19: COVID-19 in womenThe fourth in a series of panel discussions will provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 from UAB experts.Five questions about monoclonal antibodiesMonoclonal antibody infusion is effective, but UAB doctors say getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent someone from being hospitalized because of COVID-19.Get stuck with Chuck. UAB MHRC and Charles Barkley host COVID-19 vaccine rallyNBA basketball legend Charles Barkley brings his plea for widespread vaccination against COVID-19 to a vaccine rally on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Legion Field.I have had COVID. Why should I get vaccinated?UAB’s Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., explains the importance of getting vaccinated after having COVID, which vaccine to get and when to get it.
Nurse describes conditions inside a COVID-19 unit“These people are the sickest of the sick.” Hear from one of the nurses helping COVID patients inside UAB Hospital.UAB Health System requires COVID-19 vaccines for UAB Health System employeesTo stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant and protect patients and each other, UAB Health System requires employees and people working in its hospital and clinics to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Leal named to Pathologist's Power List for his efforts in COVID-19 testingSixto Leal, M.D., Ph.D., was featured in the “Front(line) and Center” category in the Pathologist's 2021 Power List recognizing some of the most inspirational pathologists and laboratory medicine professionals in the U.S. in 2021.
UAB School of Public Health launches free, asymptomatic COVID-19 testing program for Alabama K-12 schoolsUAB will partner with the Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama State Department of Education and local school districts to conduct individualized COVID-19 testing plans. The testing is free, voluntary and safe.
Front-line hero, full-time studentRamona Bonner is earning her fifth degree 35 years after receiving her first one, all while fighting COVID-19 in rural Alabama.House calls program brings COVID-19 vaccine to homebound patientsUAB’s House Calls program is bringing COVID-19 vaccines to homebound patients and their eligible caregivers who live within 30-40 miles from UAB.
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