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Feeling COVID rage? Five strategies for managing pandemic anger

UAB clinical psychiatrist Megan Hays walks through five strategies that can be used to manage pandemic anger and burnout.

UAB clinical psychologist Megan Hays walks through five strategies that can be used to manage pandemic anger and burnout. 

Flu and COVID-19: Here is how you can protect yourself this winter

Protect yourself this winter from flu and COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, wearing masks and social distancing.
Protect yourself this winter from flu and COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, wearing masks and social distancing.

COVID-19 vaccines now strongly recommended for pregnant women

The 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.

The 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.   

Remember your neighbor during severe weather

UAB’s Rachel Cowan, Ph.D., explains how to assist a disabled neighbor in the event of dangerous weather.

UAB’s Rachel Cowan, Ph.D., explains how to assist a disabled neighbor in the event of dangerous weather. 

Exposed to COVID-19 ... What is next?

Learn what you need to do if you have been exposed to COVID-19.

Learn what you need to do if you have been exposed to COVID-19.

Help shorten the surge and safely celebrate Labor Day

UAB 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.

UAB 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.

Mind over matter? Recognizing your hunger cues

Two nutrition researchers at UAB claim that hunger cues go well beyond your stomach’s rumbling and grumbling — it has more to do with your overall mindfulness.

Two nutrition researchers at UAB claim that hunger cues go well beyond your stomach’s rumbling and grumbling — it has more to do with your overall mindfulness.

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.

UAB’s Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., explains the importance of getting vaccinated after having COVID, which vaccine to get and when to get it. 

Five ways to protect yourself from cyberattacks

Five ways to protect yourself from cyberattacks
A UAB criminal justice researcher shares tips to prevent online identity theft.

UAB experts answer new COVID-19 questions

UAB experts answer new COVID-19 questions

Get answers to some of today’s most common questions about COVID, the Delta variant, vaccines, masking and more in these YouTube videos — perfect for sharing on social media.

Back to school: a complete health checklist for parents

UAB experts provide information on four health care appointments that need to be on every parent’s back-to-school checklists.
UAB experts provide information on four health care appointments that need to be on every parent’s back-to-school checklists.

Changes to the Child Tax Credit relief bill explained by a professor

Changes to the Child Tax Credit relief bill explained by a professor
A UAB professor breaks down details of the Child Tax Credit relief bill and who should be eligible for the upcoming July 15 payment release date.

Soak in the fun, not the sun

Using the correct sunscreen — especially during the summer months — is vital to help prevent skin issues now and in the future.
Using the correct sunscreen — especially during the summer months — is vital to help prevent skin issues now and in the future.

How to talk to your children about COVID-19 vaccines

As COVID-19 vaccines become available to younger age groups, here are tips for parents to help their children understand the importance of vaccines.
As COVID-19 vaccines become available to younger age groups, here are tips for parents to help their children understand the importance of vaccines.

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines: How could anything developed this quickly be safe?

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines: How could anything developed this quickly be safe?
COVID-19 vaccines were not developed overnight. Here are the astounding stories behind mRNA vaccines.

Five benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine

Five benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine
UAB experts explain some of the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Keeping safe during spring holiday celebrations

Keeping safe during spring holiday celebrations
Due to the novel COVID-19 pandemic, traditional gatherings are still unsafe. A UAB expert encourages the continuation of mask wearing and social distancing during Easter and Mother’s Day celebrations.

Masking may help prevent severe allergies this spring

Masking may help prevent severe allergies this spring
Masking can prevent more than COVID-19 from spreading this spring: Allergic rhinitis symptoms have shown to be significantly reduced with facemask usage during the pandemic.

How smoking could impact health complications with COVID-19 illness

How smoking could impact health complications with COVID-19 illness
Quitting smoking and vaping can reduce the severity of illness caused by COVID-19.

Double masking and glove wearing: Is it necessary?

Double masking and glove wearing: Is it necessary?
The CDC has updated guidelines to support wearing two masks, as well as saying nitrile medical gloves should not be used unless medically necessary.

Addressing fertility questions and concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine

Addressing fertility questions and concerns with the COVID-19 vaccine
UAB experts explain why women should not have concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine’s impacting their fertility goals.

Don’t forget other annual immunizations along with COVID-19 vaccine

Don’t forget other annual immunizations along with COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.

Decision-making during a pandemic

Decision-making during a pandemic
A UAB psychology expert explains some factors that affect decision-making, and how we contemplate risk versus reward, even during a pandemic.

The truth, or fake news? How to do the research yourself with deception expert Tim Levine

The truth, or fake news? How to do the research yourself with deception expert Tim Levine
The world has many different information streams now. Levine shares his strategy for deciphering facts from fiction, no matter the topic.

Can I still get COVID-19 after getting vaccinated?

Can I still get COVID-19 after getting vaccinated?
The vaccine most likely does not prevent spread of the virus, but probably does reduce the length of time an infected person sheds virus.

Vaccination questions answered by UAB medical professionals

Vaccination questions answered by UAB medical professionals
With misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines rife, turn to trusted medical professionals at UAB’s Department of Medicine for the straight dope.

Why it’s safe and important to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Why it’s safe and important to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Now that effective vaccines for COVID-19 have been developed and are being distributed to members of the public, it is key for folks to understand the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines.

What does COVID convalesced mean?

What does COVID convalesced mean?
At UAB Hospital, the term “COVID convalesced” is used when a patient is no longer considered infectious to others and can be moved out of a COVID-specific care unit, but is still sick and requires intensive medical attention.

Debunking the myths about the COVID-19 vaccine

Debunking the myths about the COVID-19 vaccine
There is a lot of misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, but health care experts at UAB provide the facts behind some of the most common myths.

Staying well through a COVID-19 winter: experts offer solace

Staying well through a COVID-19 winter: experts offer solace
It’s been a tough year, but better times are coming. Physicians, psychologists and wellness experts at the UAB School of Medicine have some thoughts on how to manage the stress of 2020.
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