Stopping Sepsis: Understanding the Signs and Symptoms
Sepsis is like an ember that sparks from a small campfire, suddenly threatening the whole forest. If not treated early, it can progress into septic shock. The…
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As school resumes, UF Health pediatrics expert gives advice on COVID-19 safety
August 6, 2021
As students prepare to return to school, the coronavirus delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to surge. Meanwhile, an internal report by the Centers…
Department of Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, +4 more
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Answering Your Immunization Questions
Over the past year, the importance, availability and effects of vaccination have been at the forefront of global conversation. As your trusted health care…
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University of Florida Health researchers find “switch” that lets common, cancer-causing virus replicate
January 17, 2020
Many viruses are master manipulators, hijacking cellular functions to propagate, spread and avoid elimination by their hosts’ immune system. Now, University of…
Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, Department of Pediatrics, +5 more
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$2 million NIH grant to help UF researchers pursue multiple sclerosis vaccine
June 29, 2017
Many drug treatments for multiple sclerosis suppress the entire immune system, a big drawback that leaves patients susceptible to infection and cancer. Now two…
Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, Florida Blue Center for Health Care Quality, +4 more
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Myths Busted: 3 answers to vaccine questions
Immunizations are critically important for several reasons. They slow down the rapid spread of disease through communities; they reduce the costly impact or…
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UF Health researchers work to develop Type 1 diabetes vaccine
September 15, 2015
Vaccines exist to protect against many maladies — flu, chickenpox and polio, among others. University of Florida Health researchers hope to soon add Type 1…
Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, +4 more
