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…

UF Health researcher answers top questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines

January 4, 2021

The leading COVID-19 vaccines aren’t anything like the polio vaccination your grandparents received — or even the flu shot you got this fall. A look under the…

For pregnant women, access to recommended vaccinations varies with health coverage

January 23, 2020

For pregnant women, getting vaccinated helps to keep themselves and their unborn or newborn child safe. But there can be barriers to receiving vaccines, such…

Be Aware this Flu Season

As the holiday time of the year comes to a close, another season – one that is much less fun – is looming. This is the time of year when cases of the flu peak,…

Finally: A Significant Increase in NIH Funding

April 30, 2018

On March 23, two days after the House of Representatives and the Senate voted to approve a $1.3-trillion omnibus spending bill, President Donald Trump signed…

NIH director lauds innovation, encourages bold thinking in visit to UF campus

April 2, 2018

A recent spike in federal spending is an energizing opportunity for researchers, the nation’s top scientist said during a visit on April 2 to the University of…

The inside scoop on flu vaccines: Addressing myths about the flu shot

Every autumn, we start to hear the buzz about getting a flu shot. As an infectious disease specialist and hospital epidemiologist at UF Health, that’s also…

2018 Winter Influenza Season

January 24, 2018

Alachua County is facing a challenging flu season. Our efforts at UF Health support the health of our community. We are prepared to manage a high volume of…

Fight the Flu This Fall

Autumn leaves. Pumpkin carving. Cooler weather. And the sniffles. It’s the time of the year to go outside and enjoy the cooler air, not stay in bed with a box…

Handy tips for hand-washing

The last gift you want to give your friends this holiday season is a cold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most effective way…