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New mRNA cancer vaccine triggers fierce immune response to fight malignant brain tumor

May 1, 2024

In a first-ever human clinical trial of four adult patients, an mRNA cancer vaccine developed at the University of Florida quickly reprogrammed the immune…

McKnight Brain Institute, UF Health Cancer Center, +2 more
UF Health study finds association between news consumption and COVID-19 precautions

August 15, 2023

A new University of Florida College of Medicine study reinforces the influence of the news media during a health emergency, showing older adults who spent more…

Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics, +5 more
Breastfeeding and COVID-19: Here’s what we know now

Many parents have concerns as to whether it’s safe to breastfeed their child while having COVID-19, and many are wondering if it’s safe to do so while…
UF Health pediatrics expert answers questions about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under age 5

June 20, 2022

With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorizing the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines for children as young as 6 months of age, UF Health pediatrics…

Department of Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, +4 more
UF Health pediatric expert answers questions about COVID-19 booster shots for kids ages 12-15

January 13, 2022

Sonja A. Rasmussen, M.D., discusses what parents should know about the Pfizer booster shot.

Department of Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, +4 more
Celebrating our COVID-19 vaccine champions

Thousands of health care professionals and support staff have helped protect our communities in the wake of COVID-19.
Powerful Words From COVID-19 Patients

As COVID-19 claimed more lives around the globe, many people waited months for a vaccine to be developed. However, several others were not as ready to be…
Unvaccinated, expectant mother nearly dies of COVID-19, becomes vaccine champion

November 9, 2021

Friends and family gathered at Amy Westman’s July 24 baby shower. Gifts and balloons and bursts of blue brightened the room. Blue cupcakes. Blue bows and…

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Pediatrics, +3 more
UF Health pediatric expert gives advice on COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11

November 2, 2021

On Nov, 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized use of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, now known as Comirnaty, in children who are 5 to 11…

Department of Epidemiology, Department of Pediatrics, +4 more
Staying protected against COVID-19 and the flu this fall

With the emergence of the delta variant this summer, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be top of mind for many. Because of this, some people might not…